Tag: sexual violence
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This Advocate is Paving the Way to Keep Sex Offenders Off College Sports Teams
Get Pregnant Fast In a world where the safety of students should be paramount, the presence of sex offenders on college sports teams is a troubling issue. Despite the common sense that suggests these individuals should not be allowed to compete, the NCAA has been slow to act, often prioritizing athletics over the well-being of…
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Brock Turner: A Disturbing Example of Rape in Academic Discourse
Get Pregnant Fast On a fateful January evening in 2014, two vigilant students on bicycles witnessed a harrowing scene behind a dumpster at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California. They saw a man assaulting an unconscious woman, quickly intervening and detaining the perpetrator until police arrived. The man they restrained was none other than 19-year-old…
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The Lasting Impact of Slavery on Black Women Today
Get Pregnant Fast Nearly 150 years after the abolition of slavery, the Black community continues to grapple with its devastating legacy. The issues of colorism and sexual violence, deeply rooted in the era of slavery, persist in our society today. The trauma passed down through generations can be traced back to when our African ancestors…