From April 15 to 21, Prevention of Violence Against Women Week, I’m producing a series of daily blog posts to provide strategies and inspiration to resist media representations as a way to prevent violence against girls and women. The campaign is sponsored by Battered Women’s Support Services, and cross-posted on rabble.ca and Gender Focus. This piece was originally posted here. If … Continue reading »
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Review: What You Really Really Want by Jaclyn Friedman
This review was published on Nov. 4, 2011 on rabble.ca After reading What You Really Really Want: The Smart Girl’s Shame-Free Guide to Sex and Safety, I had some of the best sex of my life, and felt happier and healthier in my relationship. No, this isn’t a phony endorsement for your run of the … Continue reading »
Slut Walk Vancouver Challenges Blame Placed on Sexual Assault Victims
This piece originally appeared in The Georgia Straight on April 14, 2011. On January 24, a piece of advice that a Toronto police officer gave at a safety seminar for York University students triggered a worldwide reaction. “Women should avoid dressing like sluts in order not to be victimized,” said Const. Michael Sanguinetti. That was … Continue reading »
