Sexual assault is any kind of non-consensual physical sexual act. It is an umbrella term that itself falls underneath the umbrella of sexual violence. Sexual assault covers a wide range of sexually violent acts that involve physical contact. All sexual assaults are acts of sexual violence, but not all acts of sexual violence are sexual…
It can be really difficult when a friend discloses to us that another friend has perpetrated sexual violence. But it’s not our business, right? It’s unfair for our friends to ask us to pick a side, right? Wrong. While that mindset is fine for a conflict between mutual friends, sexual violence is not an interpersonal…
What is Purity Culture? In the context of religion, purity refers to a state of moral integrity and cleanliness, and it is often tied to an individual’s worth. Purity culture is a movement widely associated with the white, Evangelical Christian Purity Movement that happened in the United States during the 1990’s. However, aspects of purity…
What is “Virginity?” Virginity is referred to as the state of being in which an individual has never had sex. The concept of virginity is inherently tied to the concept of purity, which is a concept seen throughout different religions and cultures. Virginity is a social construct that can sometimes be used to shame others….
The word “stalking” is one that is often thrown around in a way that has served to downplay the severity of the crime. When your friend tells you that she, “stalked his social media,” after she browsing the profile of a guy she exchanged her information with last week, or your neighbor jokingly calling you…
Stalking is a serious offense that causes harm in many areas of a victim-survivor’s life. Not only does it have implications for one’s mental health, but it can cause physical, social, professional, and financial harm as well. Stalking can have a domino effect in the victim-survivors life. It is incredibly difficult to maintain one’s life…
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