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
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.