What exactly are we “over?”
We’re over:
the idea that sexual assault is about sex.
We’re over:
looking the other way when we see someone being harassed at work.
We’re over:
dismissing rape jokes and using “boys will be boys” as an excuse for unacceptable behavior.
We’re over:
asking, “what was she wearing?” and “were they drunk?”
We’re over:
thinking that only women are the victims of sexual violence.
We’re over:
protecting the reputations of perpetrators.
We’re over:
racism, homophobia, transphobia, sexism, and ableism.
We’re over:
catcalling and revenge porn.
We’re over:
thinking that attention or accepting a drink equals consent.
What we’ll never be over:
Believing victims.
Protecting victims.
Supporting victims.
Defending victims.
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