rape culture
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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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Controversial banner near Queen’s campus strikes concern in the Kingston communityBrock Street home displayed what some call an offensive message on a bed sheet, as thousands of students moved into the city.CanadaSep 5, 2017
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‘A step forward’: evenko ups security for women, vulnerable people at outdoor festivalsThis comes just one year after a Montrealer came forward to claim she had been slipped a date rape drug at Osheaga in 2016.CanadaJul 20, 2017
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Toronto bar apologizes for ‘no means yes’ sign seen as promoting rape cultureA Toronto woman says she felt "physically ill" after seeing a sign inside a local bar that appeared to make light of sexual assault, prompting management to issue an apology for the "disgusting" sign and fire an employee they said is responsible.CanadaFeb 13, 2017
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Victim featured in ‘unfounded’ report responds to London Police apologyThe subject of a Globe and Mail report whose sexual assault case was dismissed by police, thinks London Police are sending a strong message by conducting a review of unfounded cases.CrimeFeb 7, 2017
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No criminal act committed in sexual assault case involving Quebec politician: CrownNo criminal act was committed in the alleged sexual assault case involving Alice Paquet and former Laurier-Dorion Liberal MNA Gerry Sklavounos, according to Quebec's Crown Prosecutors' Office.PoliticsFeb 2, 2017
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