Six men on how they plan to stand up against rape culture: ‘Boys need to be taught what is appropriate’

While most of the crowd at a Stop Sexual Violence rally in New York City was mostly women, men of all ages were in attendance too

Six men on how they plan to stand up against rape culture: ‘Boys need to be taught what is appropriate’

TL;DR

  • Tens of thousands protested nationwide against sexual violence, demanding justice for survivors and reform of Title IX.
  • Organizers include Women’s March, Feminist Generation, and Me Too International.
  • Men attending a Stop Sexual Violence rally in New York City shared personal strategies to combat rape culture.
  • Strategies include speaking up against toxic comments in daily life, advocating for mandatory consent education in schools, and being aware of others' discomfort.
  • Men emphasized the importance of education and taking a stand against victim-blaming and objectifying language.
  • Concerns were raised about the pervasiveness of rape culture and the need for prevention over punishment.