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Tips for Men Who Suddenly Care About Sexual Assault
Congratulations, you finally believe women!
Great news, you’ve finally decided to believe women about their experiences with rape and sexual assault! The current news cycle about the allegations against presidential nominee Joe Biden has suddenly brought a lot of men out of the woodwork — and into women’s Twitter mentions and Instagram feeds — who have a lot to say about an issue that they hadn’t previously given much mind to. Some, as usual, are there to deride women or express skepticism at any allegation of sexual wrongdoing — but there are also a notable number of men speaking out in favor of believing women. That’s great! (Even if the timing feels a bit convenient.)
But whether you’re here because of Biden, the many (many) women who have accused Donald Trump of rape or sexual assault, or just #MeToo in general — we’re happy to have you. Even if we might be a little irritated that it took you this long to get here.
Now that you’ve committed to caring about the impact that sexual violence has had on women’s lives, here are a few tips to help you adjust:
- Consider that you may not actually know what you’re talking about. One of the more frustrating parts of being a feminist or anti-sexual violence expert right now…
