Too often in religious communities, victims of abuse are silenced because they fear that reporting their experience to authorities could be considered blasphemous or sinful. This is due to the belief...
The social and cultural influences that affect how victims of sexual assault report their experiences vary greatly across different religions. Religious groups have varying beliefs about privacy,...
Shame is an emotion that involves feelings of humiliation, embarrassment, regret, and self-loathing caused by perceived flaws or shortcomings. It can be a powerful motivator for people to avoid...
In military culture, there are high levels of stigmatization against those who experience sexual coercion. This can lead to feelings of shame and isolation, which can further exacerbate the trauma...
Sexual aggression is defined as unwanted or unsolicited physical or verbal behaviors that cause discomfort, fear, or humiliation for another person during sex or outside of it. Exposure to such...
Sexual minorities have been subject to discrimination, violence, oppression, and injustice for centuries. They continue to be discriminated against due to their sexual orientation, gender identity,...
Silence plays an important role in maintaining the illusion of moral consensus in the face of injustice. In this article, I will discuss the various ways in which it can be used to cover up...
In this essay, I will explore what ethical meaning can be attributed to collective silence in the face of injustice. To do so, I will consider three main arguments. First, I will discuss how...
As a queer individual, I am often faced with the challenge of navigating systems that exclude or marginalize me based on my sexual orientation and gender identity. While I have been fortunate to live...
Hate crimes have been defined as criminal acts motivated by prejudice against a person's race, ethnicity, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, or gender identity. They can take many...