‘Being a Slut Really Means You Are Untouchable’: On Shame, Power and the Reclamation of Words

The End of Offence: Is It Time to Cancel Our Cancel Culture?
Commentary Megan Willis Commentary Megan Willis

The End of Offence: Is It Time to Cancel Our Cancel Culture?

We can try and police what people say, but it takes away the opportunity to respond, to try to educate, to share the experiences and perspectives that may ultimately change someone for the better. The viciousness with which we demand penance from those who, oftentimes, we judge for a small out of context snippet stops conversations before they have a chance to happen…

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Sexual Harassment and the Absolute Lack of Male Allies in the Hospitality Sector
Commentary Megan Willis Commentary Megan Willis

Sexual Harassment and the Absolute Lack of Male Allies in the Hospitality Sector

I shouldn’t have to take this. I should tell my colleague that I know from experience that men who get rejected get violent. I should say that I’m terrified of walking home alone, and I wouldn’t do anything to make the situation worse. Maybe it isn’t his fault he’s so ignorant. Maybe he never had a female figure in his life who took the time to explain to him what it means to be a woman in this society…

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