The Intersection of Gender Identity with Rape Culture & Purity Culture, Part 2

(This is part 2 of a series on Rape Culture, read Part 1, which gives an introduction to the topic, here.) Warning: This post examines some of the complexities regarding how society uses sexual violence and lack of education to keep people from recognizing or fulfilling their true potential. If you’re easily upset by these …

Take Back the Fight: The Intersection of Rape Culture and Purity Culture, Part 1

(This is part 1 of a series on Rape Culture, read Part 2, which dives indepth into Purity Culture and Gender Identity, here.) Warning: The following post contains discussion of a traumatic sexual event involving coercion. I'm asking that the content shared here, not be shared in any other format without my express consent. I …