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Where Has All the Sexual Education Gone?

25/5/2020

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Illustration by Chrissy Curtin
Social media is bridging the gap between unrealistic representations in porn and inadequate sex education in schools, providing information about sex that is inclusive, consensual, and positive.  Else shares her views on why sex education is failing young people and what needs to be done to change this.

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An Analysis of Rape Culture in Modern Society

24/5/2019

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A think-piece by one of our Stand Up! Ambassadors on how harmful gender norms and stereotypes can contribute to the perpetration as well as acceptance of gender based violence in society.

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Let's Change This

9/5/2019

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A poem and personal reflection on processing the effects of a damaging relationship.

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Their Cup of Tea...

30/4/2019

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A personal and courageous story from a young woman on her experience of a controlling relationship

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The Societal Response to Rape and Sexual Violence

18/2/2019

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An opinion piece that reflects on how issues of sexual violence are addressed in society

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No Means No

19/10/2018

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A poem that deals with sexualisation, pressure, and consent

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Time's Up: Written by Elsa, Anna and Kirsty - Dingwall Academy

6/8/2018

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A poem written by our Stand Up! Ambassadors that addresses 'victim blaming' and gender based violence and demands a 'zero tolerance' society

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Modern Day Feminism (English & Gaelic)

31/7/2018

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Illustration by Erin Aniker
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A poem from one of our Stand Up! Ambassadors expressing what it means to be a young feminist in today's society

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Break-Away

28/2/2018

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Illustration by Camila Rosa
A poem that explores gender norms and how people can break-away from these

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Why 'Feminism' Shouldn't Be Used as an Insult

23/2/2018

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An opinion piece that explores what it means to be a feminist, why it is important, and how it can benefit everyone

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