Guardian columnist Jessica Valenti talks with writer and activist Wagatwe Wanjuki about surviving sexual assault the challenges of sharing your storyThis week on the podcast,Jessica Valenti looks at women-only transportation options. While the goal may be to create secure spaces, Valenti says it puts the onus on women to protect themselves from harassment and assault.
She is joined by writer and activist Wagatwe Wanjuki, or who talks about her experiences speaking publicly as a sexual assault survivor. Wanjuki says that while sharing one’s anecdote can be a powerful activism tool,the media still portrays survivors in ways that diminishes their humanity.
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Source: theguardian.com