NSFW: Homecoming demonstration at Ohio University

For the second year, various student groups conducted a demonstration in protest of what they characterize as "rape culture" at Ohio University.

A number of the protesters partially disrobed for their rush-hour walk up two main streets in the city. The reasoning behind this was unclear.

Similar demonstrations were conducted last year, and the sexual assault rate more than doubled. This raises the possibility that by claiming that rape is a normal occurrence, demonstrators removed some of its stigma.

Or there might have been little or no connection between the demonstrations and the rate of sexual crimes.

For the second year, various student groups conducted a demonstration in protest of what they characterize as "rape culture" at Ohio University.

A number of the protesters partially disrobed for their rush-hour walk up two main streets in the city. The reasoning behind this was unclear.

Similar demonstrations were conducted last year, and the sexual assault rate more than doubled. This raises th…  (read more)

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