6 Things Boys Learn By Age 5 That Perpetuate Rape Culture

As the mother of a young boy and a pre-teen girl, I feel the weighted responsibility of teaching both of my children about rape culture. In a world where “boys will be boys” and victims of sexual assault are perpetually blamed for the violence they...

Must Watch: Tracee Ellis Ross’ Children’s Book For Handsy Men

On Tuesday night, Tracee Eliis Ross filled in for Jimmy Kimmel on Jimmy Kimmel Live. She kicked off the show by stating: “There is something I want to talk about tonight and that is the Hollywood harassment scandal. Let’s start with the fact it isn’t a sex scandal,”...

How To Support Queer Survivors of Sexual Violence

Queer women are commonly the targets of sexual violence on college campuses. Approximately one in five lesbian students and one in three bisexual women students are sexually assaulted before they graduate. Beyond these statistics, little is known about the experiences...

Dear Men: How To Compliment Women Without Objectifying Them

Ah, the stereotypical man-to-women come on attempt. Boy sees girl. Boy finds girl attractive. Boy approaches girl and attempts to get into her pants by telling her how sexy she looks in her lime green halter top and skinny jeans, and how if she sleeps with him, he’ll...

This Is How You Properly Talk About Reports Of Sexual Misconduct

Earlier today, CBS This Morning co-hosts Norah O’Donnell and Gayle King responded to reports published in the Washington Post of sexual misconduct against their colleague, Charlie Rose. Eight women who worked with Rose at PBS describe unwanted sexual advances,...