women’s autonomy

The Verb That Beats Her Before He Does

An analysis of male discourse concerning sexual interactions reveals a prevalent linguistic pattern that positions women as objects or territorial acquisitions. This grammatical framing, utilizing prepositions and verbs of conquest, is posited to cultivate a societal entitlement that demonstrably correlates with heightened occurrences of sexual assault and violence, thereby undermining female autonomy and consent.

Can’t Locate It, Though

Half of men are unable to identify the clitoris on an anatomical diagram, which highlights a culture that values male pleasure above female existence and a legal system that trusts men to control women’s bodies but doesn’t trust women to report their own pleasure.