Toxic Masculinities, Sexual Violence, and Tech
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This talk documents a Geek Feminism timeline of incidents since 1963—sexist jokes, stalking, groping, rape and death threats—and frames sexual violence as a spectrum (verbal violence, harassment, stalking, molestation, rape, sexual exploitation). It cites a 2–8% false-reporting rate, stresses consent as the line between sex and violence, and urges following survivors’ lead rather than “saving.” Concrete takeaways: say I believe you, It's not your fault, You have options, and run a two‑minute‑turn conversation with one community member.
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chapters (5)
- 0:00Introduction
- 1:48Geek Feminisms Timeline
- 10:50Defining Sexual Violence
- 18:10Supporting Survivors
- 20:35Interrupting Sexual Violence
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