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North America was settled by people with distinct religious, political, and ethnographic characteristics, creating regional cultures that have been at odds with one another ever since. Subsequent immigrants didn't confront or assimilate into an "American" or "Canadian" culture, but rather into one of the 11 distinct regional ones that spread over the continent each staking out mutually exclusive territory. In American Nations, Colin Woodard leads us on a journey through the history of our fractured continent....

An essential tool for healers, therapists, activists, and survivors of trauma who are interested in a justice-centered approach to somatic transformation The Politics of Trauma offers somatics with a social analysis. This book is for therapists and social activists who understand that trauma...

Drawing on examples from around the world—from Uganda, Nigeria and South Africa to Saudi Arabia, the Americas and Europe—Gqola traces the construction and machinations of the female fear factory by exposing its lies, myths and seductions. She shows how seemingly disparate effects like driving bans, higher education rape, sexual harassment and femicide are all premised on the construction of people, mostly women, as female, and thereafter the use of fear as a tool of patriarchal subjugation and punishment.

Skating on Thin Ice exposes the culture of toxic masculinity in professional hockey and suggests how sport and society can change the narrative on sexual assault and violence.

The recent rise in Christian nationalism and religious violence demands new approaches to scriptural interpretation that are rooted in nonviolence and moral seriousness. In The Accessorized Bible, David Dault explores the ethical implications of how we use scripture as an accessory, whether as an accessory to our fashion choices or as an accessory to our crimes and violence against one another.

Storytelling, a tradition that built human civilization, may soon destroy it Humans are storytelling animals. Stories are what make our societies possible. Countless books celebrate their virtues. But Jonathan Gottschall, an expert on the science of stories, argues that there is a dark side to...

Ce hors-série du podcast Kaavan du dispositif Santé Psy Etudiant (Ministère de l’Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche) aborde les violences sexuelles sous le prisme de la jeunesse.Cela fait maintenant quelques années que la parole se libère au sujet des violences sexuelles, on écoute des témoignages, on assiste à des procès historiques, la société semble se questionner. Mais comment les jeunes vivent-ils cela ? À quoi sont-ils confrontés au quotidien ? Qui subit les violences, qui les commet ? Comment peut-on agir, se réparer, porter une affaire en justice ? Et en tant ...

Por que o estupro é um crime ainda tão comum no Brasil? Por que a vítima muitas vezes é tão – ou mais – julgada pela sociedade do que o próprio criminoso? Por que é tão difícil fazer uma denúncia? Após quatro anos de pesquisas, viagens pelo país e mais de 100 entrevistas com vítimas e familiares, criminosos, psiquiatras e diversos especialistas no assunto, a jornalista Ana Paula Araújo escreve Abuso - a cultura do estupro no Brasil com coragem e sem meias-verdades.

There is life after domestic violence. Break free now!

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On a hot day in July 1919, five black youths went swimming in Lake Michigan, unintentionally floating close to the white beach. An angry white man began throwing stones at the boys, striking and killing one. Racial conflict on the beach erupted into days of urban violence that shook the city of Chicago to its foundations. This mesmerizing narrative draws on contemporary accounts as it traces the roots of the explosion that had been building for decades in race relations, politics, business, and clashes of culture.

Even today with everything we know, abuse is still a taboo subject. There is a stigma attached that suggests that those who are abused are weak. This could not be further from the truth. Shatter the Silence was set up after an afternoon out. We discovered that we had both experienced abuse at the hands of someone we trusted. The podcast is here to blow the lid off the stigma and start proper conversations. We'll be talking to survivors, exploring self care options and interviewing the incredible people who work tirelessly to help. Join us to help Shatter the Silence.

"Brazil Is Confronting an Epidemic of Anti-Gay Violence" is from the July 05, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Andrew Jacobs and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"In Western Myanmar, a Lockdown and Fears of More Violence" is from the October 19, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Mike Ives and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"Calls to 911 from Black Neighborhoods Fell After a Case of Police Violence" is from the September 29, 2016 The Upshot section of The New York Times. It was written by Quoctrung Bui and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

La Fondation Inalco, grâce au soutien de la Fondation Rothschild - Institut Alain de Rothschild, propose un cycle de conférences sur les violences sexuelles et violences de genre dans le monde. Il fait dialoguer des spécialistes du genre aux profils variés sur des aires culturelles extrêmement diverses, afin d’enrichir et de prolonger la réflexion entamée dans le cadre du parcours de licence « Genres et sexualités dans le monde » de l'Inalco. En 2023-2024, le cycle a pour thématique « La construction du genre, au-delà de la binarité ». Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/...

"Don't Confuse Veterans and Violence" is from the July 19, 2016 Opinion section of The New York Times. It was written by Phil Klay and narrated by Sam Scholl.

Retranscription audio d'une brochure disponible en texte sur le site d'Un Poisson Sans Bicyclette. A partir d'une situation vécue d'accompagnement d'un ami, accusé de viol, dans un travail de réflexion pour tendre vers des relations affectives et sexuelles égalitaires, j'ai souhaité partager ma réflexion sur la manière de gérer situations dans une perspective féministe et libertaire. J'espère que ce document pourra nourrir la réflexion collective, être réapproprié, critiqué, dépassé...

Is it truly possible to break the cycle of violence? What hidden truths lie beneath crime statistics, street culture, and systemic injustice?Join Gershon, Pastor Andre, and Atiba on End the Violence—an unfiltered and eye-opening podcast exploring the complex realities of crime, justice, and urban life. Featuring powerful conversations, real-world experiences, and insights from frontline voices, this podcast reveals the stories behind the statistics and challenges conventional narratives.From examining evolving crime trends and technological shifts, to confronting systemic racism and ...

Bchira est tunisienne et vit en France depuis 8 ans. Elle a maintenant obtenu un titre de séjour mais pourtant, quand elle croise la police, ses craintes refont surface. Hervé se souviendra toute sa vie de la traversée mortelle qu’il a vécu à la frontière franco-italienne. José est camerounais et a vécu « un cauchemar » en centre de rétention, « la prison des étrangers ». Shabani est burundais et est pris à partie par la police alors qu’il manifestait contre les conditions d’accueil des demandeurs d’asile à Mayotte.En France, d’année en année la répression ...