A new campaign targeting sexual assault on public transport is a positive development in some respects, but is unlikely to generate substantive, longer-term change.
Actress Alyssa Milano ignited the #MeToo campaign, inspiring millions of women to join her.
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Women and girls used the #MeToo hashtag more than 12 million times on Facebook in one day in October. It marked the rise of a new feminist consciousness and solidarity.
Harvey Weinstein in 2013.
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Men like Harvey Weinstein have been able to abuse with relative impunity, despite many in the entertainment industry appearing to know or have suspicion of their behaviour.
Joanne Froggatt and Ioan Gruffudd star in the ITV drama about an alleged rape.
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Australia now has more states and territories with specific revenge porn laws than those without. But they may not be the most effective way to tackle the problem.
The Enhanced Assess, Acknowledge, Act (EAAA) Sexual Assault Resistance program is the only campus education program proven to decrease sexual assault.
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A program developed by a University of Windsor professor significantly reduces a woman's risk of rape on campus. It also focuses on communicating sexual desires.
Gina Martin is fighting to change the law on upskirting.
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From student loans to Title IX, Betsy DeVos has had a busy six months in office. But despite numerous reversals of Obama-era guidelines, little has come in the way of tangible policy.
Most women feel unsafe when using public transport. Instead of gender segregation, researchers suggest gender-sensitive design could be a better way to ensure safety for all.
Eyewitness recollections are easily distorted by the views of others.
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Turns out eyewitness testimony is one of the least reliable forms of evidence.
The Globe and Mail’s Unfounded series about how police handle sexual assault allegations is an example of how the media can lead social change.
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In an age of post-truth, liars and media conglomerates, there are still examples of the press using their power to make social change. We should encourage such work.
It seems likely that the disciplinary findings and criminal convictions that come to media attention are only the tip of the iceberg of doctor-patient sexual contact.
David Tennant and Olivia Colman (foreground) and Julie Hesmondhalgh.
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A recent survey about sexual assault on university campuses was criticised as being unethical. So what is the right way to go about conducting such research?
How does a city shape women’s feelings of safety?
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