Men also get sexually assaulted
I feel like sexual assault policies, in general, are very female-targeted. They are not really male-targeted at all, which is a problem because a lot of men also get sexually assaulted. [...] At the Mount, the relevance is more for women, of course, but I wonder if there is any way we can make it more targeted towards both women and men?
Recommendations
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Including male students across cultures in discussions of sexual violence, gender stereotypes, and stereotypes of masculinity.
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Ensure all sexual violence prevention and response education and training opportunities actively deconstruct victim-blaming, rape myths and gender norms. Ensure these sessions take an intersectional approach to understanding sexual violence and supporting victim/survivors.
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In education and awareness campaigns, highlight the fact that a significant percentage of men have experienced sexual violence in their lives.