Film
Film
In Kurdistan, Women Are Coming Into Their Own
Dec 9, 2019 The feminist Sofia Society sets its sights on better education for girls and ending sexual violence in a particularly male-dominated culture.
What We Talk About When We Talk About Rape
Aug 2, 2019 Mithu Sanyal tackles some thorny questions surrounding rape, including the pressures we place on victims to speak out, in her meticulous new book.
The Real Face of Prostitution
Jun 12, 2019 Johns have no problem justifying it, but women are heavily criminalized, despite evidence that many are coerced and exploited into it.
Trump’s Crusade Against Women Goes Global
Apr 25, 2019 Marching in lockstep with Mike Pence and the most anti-choice members on the right, the president is expanding his war against women.
An Alienated Culture Grooms Women for Cults
Apr 23, 2019 A society rife with loneliness puts pressure on women to be compliant and not make waves, making them ripe prey for sociopaths.
France Falls Behind as #MeToo Goes Global
Apr 23, 2019 National traditions—and, many say, a rape culture—have stifled progress, but change is starting to take hold.
Austin Police Order More Inquiry After Findings on Misclassified Rapes
Jan 19, 2019 The errors made it appear the department had solved more cases than it had, reveals an audit prompted by work by Newsy, Reveal and ProPublica.
The #MeToo Movement Is Here to Stay
Nov 15, 2018 Owing in great part to the ongoing efforts of women of color and allied groups, the movement is going strong more than a year after it began.
Immigration
The Brutal Normality of Switzerland’s Sex Market
Oct 30, 2018 The country's reputation for having a humane asylum system flies in the face of its willingness to see women sold on its streets in broad daylight.
On the Anniversary of #MeToo, a Look at Our Best Reports
Oct 5, 2018 Friday marks a year since a New York Times piece about Hollywood heavyweight Harvey Weinstein sparked a viral movement against sexual violence in its many forms.
