Rape Culture
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Canadian man facing rape charge in Bahamas, family says victim has Alzheimer’sThe Ontario family of an 80-year-old woman with Alzheimer's disease is speaking out after a vacation in the Bahamas took a horrific turn. The accused is from Nova Scotia.CrimeMar 4
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Trump’s attacks on E. Jean Carroll perpetuate rape culture, advocates sayThe former U.S. president and current candidate drew laughter and applause from the audience when he called Carroll "a whack job" and ridiculed her testimony.PoliticsMay 11, 2023
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Barrie women’s shelter criticizes local club’s ‘Naughty School Girl Night’The Queens Nightclub in Barrie Ont., has recently come under fire for a costume event called Naughty School Girl Night which has prompted advocates to call it out as misogynistic.CanadaSep 16, 2022
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Quebec sexual assault discharge puts focus on ‘systemic’ issues, experts warnThe Simon Houle case shows the work to combat rape culture, sexual violence and systemic injustice is far from over, said the head of a Quebec women's group.CanadaJul 12, 2022
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Sexual violence is deeply rooted in Canadian sports, experts say. What’s the fix?Gender-based violence experts said a systemic solution is needed from leadership if Hockey Canada truly wants to reform the violent culture in sports.SportsJul 9, 2022
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How court battle over ‘Grabher’ licence plate mirrors wider societal debateA legal battle over a controversial Nova Scotia licence plate - "GRABHER" - has sparked a heated debate between prominent academics about freedom of expression and "rape culture."PoliticsApr 25, 2019
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Concordia University task force wants to acknowledge ‘phenomenon’ of rape culture on campusesConcordia University's sexual misconduct and violence task force has revealed its findings.EducationJun 27, 2018
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Report on university campus sexual violence calls for culture changeThe report calls on universities to develop sexual violence prevention plans, training to respond to disclosures of sexual assault and bystander education programs.CanadaDec 15, 2017
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Men from across Montreal meet to discuss role in rape culture"Men have to make sure that we're part of the discussion because we're essentially part of the problem," says rights activist Will Prosper.CanadaNov 24, 2017
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Chris Craddock, Canadian playwright, apologizes after admitting he touched women without permission"Through these actions I have hurt women, both in my personal life and in the broader community."CanadaOct 20, 2017
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