I am Jane Doe

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<p><strong>Trigger Warning:</strong> This episode contains discussions of sexual assault and sexual violence. Please take care while listening.<br><br>Join Alex in the studio for an important conversation with feminist philosopher and author Kate Manne about the Cornell sexual assault case that has sparked a national conversation and the powerful movement behind the words “I Am Jane Doe.” Together, they examine why survivors are so often questioned instead of believed and why our society seems more concerned with the consequences for accused men than the trauma experienced by women. From fraternity culture and consent to victim blaming, Kate unpacks the misogyny embedded in the way we talk about sexual violence.<br><br><strong>Read More from Kate Manne:</strong><br><strong>The Cut:</strong> <i>What It Feels Like at Cornell Right Now</i><br>https://www.thecut.com/article/what-it-feels-like-at-cornell-right-now.html<br><strong>Substack:</strong> <i>Ban the Fucking Frats—and in the Meantime, Avoid Them</i><br>https://katemanne.substack.com/p/ban-the-fucking-fratsand-in-the-meantime<br><strong>Substack:</strong> <i>They Didn't Want Consent</i><br>https://katemanne.substack.com/p/they-didnt-want-consent<br><br><strong>Resources:&nbsp;</strong><br>If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, support and resources are available.<br><br><strong>RAINN – National Sexual Assault Hotline</strong><br>Free, confidential support available 24/7.<br>Call: 800-656-HOPE (4673)<br>Text: HOPE to 64673<br>https://rainn.org/hotline<br><br><strong>Know Your IX</strong><br>A survivor and youth-led initiative helping students understand their Title IX rights, access supportive measures, and navigate reporting and retaliation.<br>https://advocatesforyouth.org/campaigns/know-your-ix/<br><br><strong>Equal Rights Advocates – Student Survivor Toolkit</strong><br>A free resource created by survivors and legal advocates to help students understand their rights, navigate the reporting process, and access support after experiencing sexual violence.<br>https://www.equalrights.org/issue/student-survivor-toolkit/</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>