okay, in general, i don't really know how i feel about a lot of "women's websites" out there. a lot of the time, they may do more harm than good--perpetuating beliefs, ideals, and stereotypes that do not really apply to all women. but, sometimes, there are a few good stories and articles. Every once in a while, they are written to stimulate discussion and rhetorical conversation about a given topic, like these two YourTango articles about domestic violence: the first presents a perspective on a rarely-publicized twist, when a woman is charged with battery for hitting her husband; and the second runs down a list of reasons why men may feel compelled to hit their significant others.
(in the interest of full disclosure, the second one bothers me because 1) it frames it as characteristics specific to men when obviously the first article proves that women can be batterers too, 2) because there is no cookie-cutter mold for domestic violence perpetrators, and 3) because giving reasons makes it easier for victims of violence to excuse their attacker's behavior.)
one article, in particular, details the personal story of a rape survivor. PLEASE READ IT, click here. Rape and sexual assault notoriously leaves people feeling terrified and ashamed. However, its most dangerous effect is the ability to silence its victims. So, when someone is brave enough to stand up, speak out, and give a voice to countless others who have been likewise afflicted, we can all breathe a collective sigh of relief. And, hope.
This strength is what GCNW aims to inspire in all girls and women, and what Villanova students of GCNova strive to promote as well.
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