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…
In the aftermath of sexual violence and assault, the emotional and psychological impact can feel overwhelming. Survivors often face a complex mix of feelings and reactions that may be out of character. Reactions such as hyperarousal and hypervigilance are common experiences and are symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder. 1-3 This contributes to misconceptions and…
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.”…
Peer pressure is a feeling that one must do the same things as other people of one’s age and social group in order to be liked or respected by them. The influence of peers can be direct, such as being coerced into doing something, or indirect, such as hearing the way peers talk about a…
Experiencing assault is a traumatic event that can trigger intense and instinctive reactions in the body. These reactions are commonly known as the fight or flight response. However, there are two more reactions that often get overlooked, known as “freeze” and “fawn.” Understanding these responses is crucial for survivors and those who support them, as…
Sexual violence is an umbrella term for any kind of non-consensual sexual contact, behavior, or aggression. While often used interchangeably with the term sexual assault, sexual violence is a term that covers all sexually aggressive acts, including but expanding upon acts of sexual assault. Sexual Violence is First and Foremost Violence A more accurate term…
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