Adultification originated as a term to describe when children are treated as older than they are, or when they are forced to grow up before their time. Now, it often specifically refers to the racist act of treating and perceiving minority children as older than they are, or expecting a level of maturity from them…
What is intersectionality? 1-4 Intersectionality is a term coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw, a prominent Black feminist scholar and civil rights activist. She defines intersectionality as, as “a metaphor for understanding the ways that multiple forms of inequality or disadvantage sometimes compound themselves and create obstacles that often are not understood among conventional ways of thinking.”…
Sexual violence is a pervasive issue that affects individuals across all demographics; however, systemic racism creates unique and significant barriers for marginalized communities seeking support. This article explores the intersection of systemic racism and sexual violence, highlighting the challenges faced by victim-survivors of color and the structural inequalities that exacerbate their situation. Understanding Systemic Racism…
Hear from Sochil Martin, an outspoken survivor of the megachurch La Luz Del Mundo. In this episode of the Survivors.org Podcast, Sochil speaks with PAVE Founder, Angela Rose, about her experience of sexual violence at the hands of church leaders. Learn More About The Guest Sochil Martin Sochil Martin is a Mexican American woman who…
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