Research suggests that sexual violence has a significant impact on the development of emotional regulation in individuals who experience it. Survivors may struggle to manage their emotions...
Sexual violence is a traumatic event that has devastating physical, emotional, psychological, social, and spiritual consequences for its victims. Survivors often suffer from feelings of shame, guilt,...
Victimhood is a term used to describe the state of being subject to harm, danger, or oppression through external forces beyond one's control. Victims may experience trauma, pain, anxiety, depression,...
Neuroscience research suggests that the brains of victims of chronic trauma experience long-term changes in their stress and arousal systems after experiencing chronic sexual harassment, coercion, or...
The effects of political collapse are profound on all aspects of life, including gender relations and sexuality. In times of crisis, power shifts from central governments to local communities and...
Sexual dissociation is when an individual loses contact with their body during sexual activity due to traumatic experiences. When people experience intense trauma or violent situations, they may...
Sexual Vulnerability as a Lens to Understand Psychology, Ethics, and Political Power
Sexual vulnerability is a concept that has gained increasing attention in recent years as a way to understand...
When politically traumatized people have experienced extreme stress related to political violence, war, persecution, or genocide, their psychological responses can include various symptoms such as...
State Violence Reshaping Bodies
State violence is an important tool used to control populations, suppress dissent, and maintain political power. It has been utilized throughout history and across...
Rebuilding Trust and Intimacy After Sexual Violence Within LGBTQ Communities
Rebuilding trust and intimacy after experiencing sexual violence can be difficult for anyone, but it is especially...