Month: February 2017

Article: We need to debunk the ‘monster myth’, and rapists may have a role to play

Posted on by Jane Gilmore
Tom Stranger doesn’t look like the mythical rapist, but he does look like a real rapist. And he admits to being a real rapist. Because of that, he has something valuable to say to the men who commit rape but are unable to conceive of themselves as rapists, or their attitudes to women’s bodies as […]... Read More

FixedIt – Sexual history of the victim of an alleged rape is not a headline

Posted on by Jane Gilmore
It’s difficult to understand why Channel 9 thought their lead on this story should be claims about an alleged rape victim’s sexual history, but nevertheless, here it is. 1800 RESPECT Sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling and support. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Ph: 1800 737 732 www.1800respect.org.au Suicide Call Back […]... Read More