Photo by Archive of Osiatyński - Ogólnopolski Strajk Kobiet Many of us, myself included, unduly overlook the power of grassroots movements. On the Basis of Sex, naturally one of my favorite films, showcases a poignant exchange between Dorothy Kenyon (Kathy Bates) and Ruth Bader Ginsburg (Felicity Jones). The script reads: Dorothy Kenyon: You want to... Continue Reading →

As uncovered throughout the Introduction of this Discourse, violence against women was, until quite recently, predominantly perceived as a private matter. While states have taken necessary and long-overdue actions to protect and support survivors of sexual assault, domestic abuse, trafficking, alongside other forms of flagrant violence, many other, seemingly less severe shapes of violence, have... Continue Reading →

Photo by ABC News Violence against women is by far the most pervasive yet least recognized human rights abuse worldwide. For centuries, a myriad of violent tactics have been employed as a means to leave women voiceless and subordinate, and this violence has spread unabated for three primary reasons. For starters, violence against women has... Continue Reading →