Gender Roles: The Results of Static Thinking

Think about the consequences of gender roles in a different way. Image from thefrisky.com. I’ve recently become reacquainted, during the process of doing clinical assessments with domestic violence arrestees, with…

Up On the Table

“Try angling it down,” the dark-haired woman suggested to her student. The student maneuvered a bit, then said, “Is that it?” Both women peered in close, their heads nearly touching…

Allies in the Aftermath, part two

Some of you may have felt a bit “doom and gloom” after my last article– after all, when you look at the general aftermath of a sexual assault, it’s hard…

Allies in the Aftermath, part one

After my last post, a Not Another Wave reader asked me what someone can do to support a friend or loved one who’s been sexually assaulted. The question surprised me…

Solidarity not Sympathy

Last month, I traveled down to New Orleans for a week-long service trip. Details can be found here: http://tinyurl.com/y3f9eqr. I served with a group of Humanist graduate students hosted by…