Articles related to "Sexual Violence"
20 Sexual Violence Statistics South Africa
Statistics about sexual violence from a South African Human Rights Watch Report.
south african human rights watch report • south africa highest reported violent crimes again • south african rapists lowest conviction rates • more girls raped before age 15 • young men think women enjoy to be raped
Statistics about sexual violence from a South African Human Rights Watch Report.
south african human rights watch report • south africa highest reported violent crimes again • south african rapists lowest conviction rates • more girls raped before age 15 • young men think women enjoy to be raped
College Students & Sexual Violence
Rape on college campuses is a much more serious problem than many people realize. Here's what you should know about sexual assault and college campuses.
sexual violence • date rape • college student • acquantance rape • stranger rape
Rape on college campuses is a much more serious problem than many people realize. Here's what you should know about sexual assault and college campuses.
sexual violence • date rape • college student • acquantance rape • stranger rape
Dangers Faced By Girls at School
In the 21st Century, girls still encounters violence and harassment in the place they should be the safest- at school.
violence against girls • violence against schoolgirls in south africa • sexual violence against girls at schools • educators abusing girls • sexual violence
In the 21st Century, girls still encounters violence and harassment in the place they should be the safest- at school.
violence against girls • violence against schoolgirls in south africa • sexual violence against girls at schools • educators abusing girls • sexual violence
Ensler's V-Day Combats Congo's Sexual Violence
V-Day, a global movement formed by Ensler to stop sexual violence against women and girls, enters its eleventh year this month, focusing heavily on the women of the DRC.
ensler v-day combats congo sexual violence • vagina monologues activist targets systemic rape w • feminist activism • unicef • all party parliamentary group great lakes region a
V-Day, a global movement formed by Ensler to stop sexual violence against women and girls, enters its eleventh year this month, focusing heavily on the women of the DRC.
ensler v-day combats congo sexual violence • vagina monologues activist targets systemic rape w • feminist activism • unicef • all party parliamentary group great lakes region a
Gender Violence Facilitates AIDS
A discussion of how gender violence is contributing to the current AIDS pandemic.
aids • hiv • africa • gender violence • sexual violence
A discussion of how gender violence is contributing to the current AIDS pandemic.
aids • hiv • africa • gender violence • sexual violence
Media Objectification of Women
What does it mean to say that the media objectify women-- and what does this matter? Here's a media studies primer on objectification and what it means.
objectification of women • media objectification • backlash • jean kilbourne • susan faludi
What does it mean to say that the media objectify women-- and what does this matter? Here's a media studies primer on objectification and what it means.
objectification of women • media objectification • backlash • jean kilbourne • susan faludi
Sexual Violence in South African Schools
How abuse has negatively affected the education of girls.
sexual violence south african schools • human rights watch report • teacher lured schoolgirls to home • school authorities protect reputation of school • learning disabled girl raped by teacher
How abuse has negatively affected the education of girls.
sexual violence south african schools • human rights watch report • teacher lured schoolgirls to home • school authorities protect reputation of school • learning disabled girl raped by teacher
Sexual Assault Awareness
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Help promote awareness, education, and activism in your kids by engaging them in activities suggested by the NSVRC.
sexual assault awareness • education • dating violence • sexual violence • sexual assault
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Help promote awareness, education, and activism in your kids by engaging them in activities suggested by the NSVRC.
sexual assault awareness • education • dating violence • sexual violence • sexual assault
The Pattern of Abuse in Relationships
According to the National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence, "abuse is about power and control, not about passion or love."
abuser • victim • sexual abuse • emotional abuse • physical abuse
According to the National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence, "abuse is about power and control, not about passion or love."
abuser • victim • sexual abuse • emotional abuse • physical abuse
Advice for College Girls
Young women: take yourself seriously and have an awesome college experience! Here are some suggestions on how to get the most out of college life.
college girl • body image • date rape • eating disorder • m.r.s. degree
Young women: take yourself seriously and have an awesome college experience! Here are some suggestions on how to get the most out of college life.
college girl • body image • date rape • eating disorder • m.r.s. degree
Alcopops and Teens
Call them what you want: malternatives, alcopops, clear malts, or RTD's. How and why are kids getting their hands on these sweet, trendy drinks?
advertising products • alcohol abuse • substance abuse • alcopops • sexual violence
Call them what you want: malternatives, alcopops, clear malts, or RTD's. How and why are kids getting their hands on these sweet, trendy drinks?
advertising products • alcohol abuse • substance abuse • alcopops • sexual violence
Stephen Lewis Rocks the House
Stephen Lewis shows why he is a formidable force in the world of HIV/AIDS.
stephen lewis • hiv • aids • free • vision
Stephen Lewis shows why he is a formidable force in the world of HIV/AIDS.
stephen lewis • hiv • aids • free • vision
The Violent World of Dalits
A further look at the lives of India's millions of outcasts, specifically at the ways in which it is impacted bt violence.
dalits • violence against dalits • violence against india's untouchables • india's untouchables • untouchables
A further look at the lives of India's millions of outcasts, specifically at the ways in which it is impacted bt violence.
dalits • violence against dalits • violence against india's untouchables • india's untouchables • untouchables
Violent Video Games and Teens
Like most things that appeal to teens, the most outrageous games are the most popular. Unfortunately, that often means more extreme and more realistic violent content.
teens video games • negative effects of video games on brain behavior • video game violence • video game marketing • video game research
Like most things that appeal to teens, the most outrageous games are the most popular. Unfortunately, that often means more extreme and more realistic violent content.
teens video games • negative effects of video games on brain behavior • video game violence • video game marketing • video game research
Doctors Without Borders Aids Women in the Congo
For more than a decade a complex civil war has been raging in the Congo. Women are hit the hardest, because rape is a way for exploited soldiers to take out their fury.
doctors without borders/ médecins sans frontières • msf • war in eastern congo • rape of girls and women congo's civil war • sexual violence as a weapon in congo's war
For more than a decade a complex civil war has been raging in the Congo. Women are hit the hardest, because rape is a way for exploited soldiers to take out their fury.
doctors without borders/ médecins sans frontières • msf • war in eastern congo • rape of girls and women congo's civil war • sexual violence as a weapon in congo's war
Misogyny and Abusive Relationships
Misogyny is expressed heavily in the streets and media. As a result, some women fail to report or leave an abusive relationship because that is all that they know.
misogyny in the streets and media • signs to get out of an abusive relationship • abusive relationship get help • misogyny is in the streets and media • a victim of abuse
Misogyny is expressed heavily in the streets and media. As a result, some women fail to report or leave an abusive relationship because that is all that they know.
misogyny in the streets and media • signs to get out of an abusive relationship • abusive relationship get help • misogyny is in the streets and media • a victim of abuse
Teens, Alcohol, and Sexual Activity
Teens who drink are more likely to participate in dangerous sexual behavior for a variety of reasons. Help them understand the risks.
teen sexual behavior • alcohol and sexual behavior • risky sexual behavior for teens • teen sexual violence • alcohol use and communication skills
Teens who drink are more likely to participate in dangerous sexual behavior for a variety of reasons. Help them understand the risks.
teen sexual behavior • alcohol and sexual behavior • risky sexual behavior for teens • teen sexual violence • alcohol use and communication skills
What Is Date Rape?
Rape does not always involve a stranger. When the attacker knows the victim, it is called date rape.
what is date rape • how do perpetrators view victims of date rape • examples of date rape • date rape scenarios • acquaintance rape
Rape does not always involve a stranger. When the attacker knows the victim, it is called date rape.
what is date rape • how do perpetrators view victims of date rape • examples of date rape • date rape scenarios • acquaintance rape
Preparing for College Life
Come to college prepared. Here are a few basic things you ought to know before your first semester.
freshman year • preparing for college • academic skills • social skills • living skills
Come to college prepared. Here are a few basic things you ought to know before your first semester.
freshman year • preparing for college • academic skills • social skills • living skills
Rapes of Indigenous Women in US
Indigenous women in the US are more than 2.5 times likely to be raped compared to women in the US general population. That is just based on the reported assaults.
indigenous women • native american women • sexual assault • rape • human rights violation
Indigenous women in the US are more than 2.5 times likely to be raped compared to women in the US general population. That is just based on the reported assaults.
indigenous women • native american women • sexual assault • rape • human rights violation
The Impact Of War On The Health Of Women
Women are especially vulnerable to crimes of violence and the effects of war. The loss of security and infrastructure increases the risks of rape and maternal death.
maternal mortality • women and health • war • world health organization • pregnancy
Women are especially vulnerable to crimes of violence and the effects of war. The loss of security and infrastructure increases the risks of rape and maternal death.
maternal mortality • women and health • war • world health organization • pregnancy
Violence Against Women in Africa
Despite 98 years of celebrating International Women's Day, and appropriate legislation being passed around the world, violence against women continues unabated.
international women’s day • violence against women • violence against women in south africa • violence against women in nigeria • violence against girls in schools
Despite 98 years of celebrating International Women's Day, and appropriate legislation being passed around the world, violence against women continues unabated.
international women’s day • violence against women • violence against women in south africa • violence against women in nigeria • violence against girls in schools
Violence Against Women in Europe and America, Part I
Part I of a 4-part series exploring recent scholarship on the history of rape and spousal murder in France, England, and the United States.
Part I of a 4-part series exploring recent scholarship on the history of rape and spousal murder in France, England, and the United States.
College Freshman Year 101
Are you ready for college life? Here are some basic college survival tips to help get you started.
freshman year • college student • survival guide • college freshman • survival tip
Are you ready for college life? Here are some basic college survival tips to help get you started.
freshman year • college student • survival guide • college freshman • survival tip
Violence Against Women in Europe and America, Part II
Part II of a 4-part series exploring recent scholarship on the history of rape and spousal murder in France, England, and the United States.
Part II of a 4-part series exploring recent scholarship on the history of rape and spousal murder in France, England, and the United States.
Resiliency and Dominion
As we teach young people to be resilient, a large part of that teaching centers around moving away from comparing one healing process and ability to recover to another
resilient • khadijah • ali • coleman • dominion
As we teach young people to be resilient, a large part of that teaching centers around moving away from comparing one healing process and ability to recover to another
resilient • khadijah • ali • coleman • dominion
A Review of We Were the Mulvaneys
Introduce yourself to the Mulvaneys, witness their heart-wrenching story, meet unforgettable characters, and fall in love with a real family with real problems.
we were the mulvaneys • joyce carol oates • oprah's book club • adult fiction • books dealing with sexual assault
Introduce yourself to the Mulvaneys, witness their heart-wrenching story, meet unforgettable characters, and fall in love with a real family with real problems.
we were the mulvaneys • joyce carol oates • oprah's book club • adult fiction • books dealing with sexual assault
Congo "Conflict Minerals" Fuel Brutal Civil War
Many mines in the eastern DRC are controlled by rebels and the national army, which terrorize the local populations. The mined minerals are used in consumer electronics.
conflict minerals are the new blood diamonds • congo conflict minerals act of 2009 • illegal trade in minerals from drc • the enough project and conflict minerals pledge • civil war in the congo
Many mines in the eastern DRC are controlled by rebels and the national army, which terrorize the local populations. The mined minerals are used in consumer electronics.
conflict minerals are the new blood diamonds • congo conflict minerals act of 2009 • illegal trade in minerals from drc • the enough project and conflict minerals pledge • civil war in the congo
Five Myths About Child Sexual Abuse
According to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network, 15 percent of rape victims are under the age of 12.
children • sexual abuse • assault • sexually abused boys • sexually abused girls
According to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network, 15 percent of rape victims are under the age of 12.
children • sexual abuse • assault • sexually abused boys • sexually abused girls
PAN and the Darker Side of Ourselves
Take a look at why we feel panic by examining the ancient Greek god Pan and the darker side of ourselves...
pan • greek • greek mythology • classical mythology • god
Take a look at why we feel panic by examining the ancient Greek god Pan and the darker side of ourselves...
pan • greek • greek mythology • classical mythology • god
The Cycle of Power in Abuse
Victims of emotional, physical and sexual violence find it difficult to escape from their abusers. This is due to the cycle of power that the abuser uses.
sexual abuse • physical abuse • emotional abuse • power cycle • intimidation
Victims of emotional, physical and sexual violence find it difficult to escape from their abusers. This is due to the cycle of power that the abuser uses.
sexual abuse • physical abuse • emotional abuse • power cycle • intimidation
The Vision Statement
A vision statement should be a clear, motivating message about what your organization wants the future to look like.
vision statement • mission statement • non-profit • creating a vision statement • writing a vision statement
A vision statement should be a clear, motivating message about what your organization wants the future to look like.
vision statement • mission statement • non-profit • creating a vision statement • writing a vision statement
World Conference Against Racism September 2001
Issues and stories presented at the WCAR Conference held in South Africa in 2001
wcar women's conference against racism south afric • united nations world conference racism xenophobia • women prejudiced by educational system • women victims of trafficking • rape crimes committed by us soldiers korean war
Issues and stories presented at the WCAR Conference held in South Africa in 2001
wcar women's conference against racism south afric • united nations world conference racism xenophobia • women prejudiced by educational system • women victims of trafficking • rape crimes committed by us soldiers korean war
Are Women affected with PTSD more than men?
Does PTSD affect more women than men? YES. This article outlines some of the statistics to back up this claim.
Does PTSD affect more women than men? YES. This article outlines some of the statistics to back up this claim.
Cronenberg's Abject Bodies
Cronenberg has both fascinated and repulsed film audiences in equal measure. His films provoke questions on the nature of bodily boundaries and male subjectivity.
david cronenberg • the fly • videdrome • crash • jeff goldblum
Cronenberg has both fascinated and repulsed film audiences in equal measure. His films provoke questions on the nature of bodily boundaries and male subjectivity.
david cronenberg • the fly • videdrome • crash • jeff goldblum
Global Response to Wartime Rape
The international community is increasing efforts to end impunity for systematic rape and sexual slavery during armed conflicts.
wartime rape • sexual slavery • forced pregnancy • sexual rights • darfur sudan
The international community is increasing efforts to end impunity for systematic rape and sexual slavery during armed conflicts.
wartime rape • sexual slavery • forced pregnancy • sexual rights • darfur sudan
Media Studies Paper and Speech Topics
For media studies papers and speeches, try using a topic related to politics, sex and violence in the media, or representations of race, gender, and sexual orientation.
media studies topic • media literacy topic • persuasive topic • informative topic • media and politics
For media studies papers and speeches, try using a topic related to politics, sex and violence in the media, or representations of race, gender, and sexual orientation.
media studies topic • media literacy topic • persuasive topic • informative topic • media and politics
Power, Male Privilege and Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is one of the most powerful expressions of male privilege. It is also the leading cause of death or injury for Australian women aged 18 to 45.
domestic violence • abuse • family violence • male privilege • domestic violence statistics
Domestic violence is one of the most powerful expressions of male privilege. It is also the leading cause of death or injury for Australian women aged 18 to 45.
domestic violence • abuse • family violence • male privilege • domestic violence statistics
Serpieri's Druuna Censored in Heavy Metal
Heavy Metal magazine published Serpieri's Druuna comics in an altered form. More explicit installments were censored, but Serpieri toned down his later comics himself.
paolo eleuteri serpieri art • heavy metal magazine censorship • druuna erotic comic books • carnivora • mandragora
Heavy Metal magazine published Serpieri's Druuna comics in an altered form. More explicit installments were censored, but Serpieri toned down his later comics himself.
paolo eleuteri serpieri art • heavy metal magazine censorship • druuna erotic comic books • carnivora • mandragora
Sexual Predator Confinement
Recent U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding Sexual Predatory Commitment is analyzed
sex • sexual • violent • predator • u.s. supreme court
Recent U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding Sexual Predatory Commitment is analyzed
sex • sexual • violent • predator • u.s. supreme court
The Consequences of Child Maltreatment
Every day, thousands of children are emotionally, physically or sexually maltreated by parents.
child maltreatment • child abuse • abused and neglected children • long-term effects of child abuse • consequences of child maltreatment
Every day, thousands of children are emotionally, physically or sexually maltreated by parents.
child maltreatment • child abuse • abused and neglected children • long-term effects of child abuse • consequences of child maltreatment
The Women's Rights Movement
Are the freedoms that female human rights activists fought so hard to obtain now being taken for granted?
women's rights movement • freedom of women • female human rights activists • women's rights activists • women's equality
Are the freedoms that female human rights activists fought so hard to obtain now being taken for granted?
women's rights movement • freedom of women • female human rights activists • women's rights activists • women's equality
Tips for a Women's Rights Activist in Law School
Law students interested in women's equality can join a student organization, write papers from a feminist perspective, or volunteer to link women's rights and the law.
women's rights • women's rights activist • women's equality • student organizations • women's rights activists
Law students interested in women's equality can join a student organization, write papers from a feminist perspective, or volunteer to link women's rights and the law.
women's rights • women's rights activist • women's equality • student organizations • women's rights activists
Video Game Ratings Part II
Video Game Ratings...What are Content Descriptions and How Can I Use Them?
video • game • ratings • labels • age
Video Game Ratings...What are Content Descriptions and How Can I Use Them?
video • game • ratings • labels • age
Women's Rights Abused in Afghanistan
Women in Afghanistan endure a level of suppression that most Westerners find offensive.
women’s rights in afghanistan • afghan women’s rights • afghan human rights • abuse of afghan women • discrimination against afghan women
Women in Afghanistan endure a level of suppression that most Westerners find offensive.
women’s rights in afghanistan • afghan women’s rights • afghan human rights • abuse of afghan women • discrimination against afghan women
College Dorm Resident Assistants
So you want to be a resident assistant? Here's what you'll be getting yourself into if you take on this challenging and rewarding role.
resident assistant • college dorm • residence hall assistance • resident assistant training • resident assitant responsibilities
So you want to be a resident assistant? Here's what you'll be getting yourself into if you take on this challenging and rewarding role.
resident assistant • college dorm • residence hall assistance • resident assistant training • resident assitant responsibilities
College Students & Binge Drinking
Need a good reason to drink in moderation, or to not drink at all? Here are ten reasons why college students should not binge drink.
binge drinking • college students • alcohol poisoning • weight gain • alcohol addiction
Need a good reason to drink in moderation, or to not drink at all? Here are ten reasons why college students should not binge drink.
binge drinking • college students • alcohol poisoning • weight gain • alcohol addiction
Media Literacy Film Resources
Here's a list of media literacy films that will be helpful in sparking discussions in the college classroom.
media literacy • film resource • teacher resource • media education • college student
Here's a list of media literacy films that will be helpful in sparking discussions in the college classroom.
media literacy • film resource • teacher resource • media education • college student
Recognizing and Treating PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that's triggered by a traumatic event.
ptsd • post-traumatic stress disorder • mental health • flashbacks • nightmares
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that's triggered by a traumatic event.
ptsd • post-traumatic stress disorder • mental health • flashbacks • nightmares
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