rape culture
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of rape culture
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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The French woman, identified as Ms H.W, celebrated the decision as a step forward in ending "rape culture" and promoting consent within marriage.
From BBC ● Jan. 23, 2025
One is Lindy West’s 2013 Jezebel piece she wrote in the wake of debating Jim Norton concerning comedy’s role in perpetuating rape culture on the canceled FX series “Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell.”
From Salon ● Aug. 10, 2024
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
If the first “Wonder Woman” broke ground for female-forward blockbusters, then “Wonder Woman 1984” is another rarity, a superhero movie that actively interrogates and dismantles rape culture.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 15, 2020
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