Cooperating against Rape Culture to Avoid Collective Oppression - NASCO Institute

Session materials from "Cooperating against Rape Culture to Avoid Collective Oppression," presented by Jess Harman at NASCO Institute 2015.

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Rape culture can be defined as a culture in which rape, sexual assault, and abuse are expected and accepted societal norms. Housing cooperatives in the United States exist within rape culture. In order to form sustainable and healthy communities, steps must be taken toward understanding, recognizing, and addressing the manifestations of oppression. In this session, an educational presentation will precede an interactive discussion and brainstorming conversation about where we’re at and where we need to be in order to subvert oppressive norms in our communities.