The Cornell case illustrates several aspects of rape culture that still prevail.
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Allegations of sexual assault at Cornell University, and the public response to them, reveal persistent misunderstandings about consent, bystander responsibility and sexual violence.
Restorative justice is an alternative pathway that focuses on repairing harm, rather than on criminal penalties.
Nationals leader Matt Canavan says boys are ‘sick and tired of the feminisation’ of Australia’s curriculum. An education professor explains how it works.
Parents have an important role to play in educating children about consent and relationships. But it can be hard to know where to begin.
In her new book, media and technology academic Nicolette Little examines the impact of five Canadian grassroots multi-media projects.
Infrastructure projects need to win over Indigenous communities. An example from the Philippines can shed light on the dynamics at play.
It isn’t obvious anymore whether someone is wearing a high-tech computer on their face.
A standardized framework for regulating the safety and efficacy of AI in healthcare has yet to be established.
More than three-quarters of teachers said their university education left them poorly equipped to teach sexuality and consent education.
Changes in how healthcare is managed have had a meaningful effect on what contraceptive options are available to women.
Good sex is only achieved through effective communication and mutual understanding, according to the Kamasutra. Consent is key to all of this
The new laws often shield the wealthy and punish the powerless, especially adolescent couples in relationships.
Aerial lidar raises ethical questions because it can collect data remotely without the knowledge or consent of Indigenous and descendant populations that are on the ground.
Ethical guidelines for ancient DNA need to protect past, present and future generations.
Sad Tiger and Trauma Plot are two stunning memoirs by rape survivors who immerse themselves in art and literature. They both transcend ‘art as therapy’.
Sexual and gender-based violence in sport validate misogyny and reinforce sexual entitlement and inadequate accountability. This was evident in the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial.
Consent is central to the sexting practices of both women and men, but they approach it differently.
These conversations don’t have to be frightening. There are age-appropriate ways to teach kids shame-free language about bodies and boundaries.
The most comforting touch communicates care for the person receiving it – not just the intentions of the person offering it.
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Sexologist & Lecturer and Research Fellow in Communications & Culture, Edith Cowan University
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