Rape Culture

• Trump’s attacks on E. Jean Carroll perpetuate rape culture, advocates say

  The 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.

  Politics

  May 11
  
• 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.

  Canada

  Sep 16, 2022
  
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• Quebec sexual assault discharge puts focus on ‘systemic’ issues, experts warn

  The 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.

  Canada

  Jul 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.

  Sports

  Jul 9, 2022
• How court battle over ‘Grabher’ licence plate mirrors wider societal debate

  A 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."

  Politics

  Apr 25, 2019
• Concordia University task force wants to acknowledge ‘phenomenon’ of rape culture on campuses

  Concordia University's sexual misconduct and violence task force has revealed its findings.

  Education

  Jun 27, 2018
• Report on university campus sexual violence calls for culture change

  The report calls on universities to develop sexual violence prevention plans, training to respond to disclosures of sexual assault and bystander education programs.

  Canada

  Dec 15, 2017
• 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.

  Canada

  Nov 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."

  Canada

  Oct 20, 2017
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• Controversial banner near Queen’s campus strikes concern in the Kingston community

  Brock Street home displayed what some call an offensive message on a bed sheet, as thousands of students moved into the city.

  Canada

  Sep 5, 2017