This post highlights and injustice so huge that I can’t even believe it!
Trigger warning for discussion of rape and rape culture.
My friend Anne Thériault of The Belle Jarwrote a post a few days ago about an incident at University of Ottawa wherein several male members of student leadership gathered to chat about Anne Marie Roy, president of the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa. Ms. Roy had apparently beaten a dude for the office, and these dudes were not happy. They went on for several screens talking about how someone should “punish her with their shaft,” speculating about what venereal diseases she might have, and offering to buy beers for a guy who says he’s going to “fuck her in the ass” on someone’s desk. You’ll find the whole disgusting mess over on The Belle Jar. Here’s an excerpt from Anne’s article, which you should go read right now.
Someone punish her with their shaft. Someone punish her with…
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ughh, sad that a new generation embraces this attitude. But they do !
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and thanks so much for your visit 🙂
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The pleasure is mine, Moondust. You have oodles of talent.
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Yes it is sad. I guess this means that attitudes like this (and racism and homophobia) are part of mankind, the darker side that we will always have to be alert to and battle against.
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I don’t have the words. This is terrible. I googled the young Lady’s name and found the story reported in a number of sites so I don’t think it is a hoax. Several spots talk of “a culture of rape” existing. What is wrong with these guys.
Please know this is not the attitude of the vast, vast majority of men.
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I do know that, Bill. And btw, I’m sorry, I’ve been pretty lax in reading/responding lately. I’m so glad (and honored) to hear from you. I understand how much effort goes into your exchanges. I hope you are continuing to deal with your situation with your characteristically positive approach.
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This kind of behavior has been around forever. But I think its days are finally numbered. Spreading the word, as you have done, can only help.
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One can only hope so, Charles. At least the 4 student leaders involved have resigned.
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The comments on her posts make for interesting reading.
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Yeah, and actually a good demonstration of social media in action.
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This is incredible. Just awful. What is the matter with men? Speaks to their dreadful insecurity, I guess, and to their brutality. Good grief!
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I know. This just makes me spitting mad. It seems so unbelievable, I wonder if I’ve been hoodwinked. Is the whole article a hoax? It can’t be real.
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You know, I had the same thought. I can hardly believe such a thing was documented, but the media didn’t pounce on it? Hmmmm. I hope it isn’t real…
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I confess, I should have done more research before reblogging. But I’ve been woefully time-pressed. My bad. I don’t mind being wrong, though…if that is the case on this one.
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