rape culture
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of rape culture
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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Dr Yelin says: "Their understanding of misogyny and rape culture was so sophisticated and so devastating, because they're living it all the time, every day."
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
In 2019, many rallied behind Ms. Liu using hashtags like #NoPerfectVictim, sparking a broader debate in China about rape culture and consent.
From New York Times • Sep. 28, 2022
The next administration needs to not just talk about how we support sexual assault survivors but also show up in the concrete actions we take to dismantle rape culture.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 3, 2021
The novel nods toward a lot of hot buttons — transphobia, rape culture, hot takes, the whole post-truth smorgasbord — without ever really pushing any.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2021
The point is, there is a tiny minority that gets very angry whenever someone — especially a woman — even mentions rape culture or toxic masculinity online.
From Salon • Feb. 1, 2020
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