Sexual shaming and dehumanisation Sexual insults and ridicule target both women speaking out and those supporting them. This is used as a tactic to humiliate participants and undermine their right
The demand for a “perfect victim” Comments often judge women against expectations of behavior and story consistency. Assumptions about lifestyle—such as being a “party girl”—are used to dismiss what women
Called liars or attention seekers Replies often include accusations of lying, attention-seeking, and adopting “victimhood”. These responses show how speaking out can lead to attacks on a woman’s credibility and
Difficulty speaking about abuse Speaking about abuse is never easy. While some women still carry their experiences in silence, others find courage through supportive conversations. We need to create conditions
What happens when someone we admire acts against the values we associate with them—and what do we do with that discomfort? Dear readers, I have returned to a question this
The Language of Violence How words redistribute responsibility Daily, headlines and official reports shape how we perceive violence against women and children. What is not so obvious is the subtle
July 2026 Newsletter How Far Does the Perpetrator Circle Reach? Why the success of misogynistic influencers and emerging networks of abuse should make us question what we thought
The stories are older than the page.Older than the ink I hold.They wait within the quiet heart,Patient, steadfast, bold. When silence learns at last to sing,The hidden finds its voice.We
Stories have always shaped how we understand the world and one another. For me, storytelling was never simply about imagination. It became a way to carry voices that are too
Some of the most enduring love stories in literature are not simply about romance. They are about crossing boundaries that society insists should remain in place. Emily Bronte’s novel Wuthering