How is today's political culture affecting the way women are treated at home and school?
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Joel Levin, Co-founder/Program Director, Stop Sexual Assault in Schools
Joel Levin, PhD Education, University of Washington (1996)
Remarkably, most families don’t realize that sexual harassment and sexual assault in elementary and secondary schools occurs with alarming frequency. These are not just another family’s problem. They’re a community issue that extends far beyond the primary victim.
Research shows that most teenage students have been affected by peer sexual harassment but rarely seek help. Because schools frequently discount or dismiss reports of sexual harassment or assault, students are discouraged from reporting; many of these victims themselves become perpetrators of sexual harassment. By failing to proper...
Joel Levin, Co-founder/Program Director, Stop Sexual Assault in Schools
This question would be better answered by experts in sociology, public health, women’s studies, and social work.
In general, children, young adults, and those guiding their development must understand how sexual objectification leads to sexual violence. To create culture change, we must provide age appropriate education, beginning with preschool aged students. Here’s an example of education Stop Sexual Assault in Schools created to introduce the teens to the origin of sexual violence featuring professor and internationally respected activist Dr. Caroline Heldman. The more we can engage exemp...
Joel Levin, PhD Education, University of Washington (1996)
