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    As we have seen so far inThe Invisible War gendered violence can easily become normalized as part of institutions like the military. However aswevealso read from a variety of perspectives this week the military is not the only institution where gendered violence is perpetuated. For this weeks discussion board we are thinking about how systems of (sexual) violence are put into place. Rather than individual experiences of violence occurring to women (and men) in the militaryThe Invisible Wardemonstrates how the use of (sexual) violence in the military is part of thecultureandstructureofthis institution. How can we see this as connected to cultures of (sexual) violence elsewhere in society?
    For this weeks discussion board we are thinking about how seemingly small or individual instances of violence contribute to broader cultures of violence. One way this is particularly well demonstrated is through the concept of rape culture which many of our readings this week address. This discussion board consists of two parts: first please explain how you understand rape culture; second find an example of rape culture from themediaitcan be from anywhere: the news ablog a music video a television show etc. (Please provide a link to your example). Critically analyze your example is this evidence of institutional sexual violence? If there is a victim/perpetrator: how is the victim framed and how is the perpetrator framed? What does this tell us about gender and sexual violence? and explain how it relates to this weeks readings and your definition of rape culture. To guide you in your post please pay close attention to Shannon Ridgways 25 Everyday Examples of Rape Culture to better understand the meaning of rape culture which is a very clear example of a culture of violence.
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    25 Everyday Examples of Rape Culture


    https://mnwomenscenter.wordpress.com/2013/04/25/how-can-i-possibly-explain-rape-culture/
    http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/03/31/rape-culture-zerlina-maxwell_n_5063815.html
    http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/article/why-the-military-has-a-rape-problem/
    http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jaime-grant-phd/sexual-assault-on-campus-college-policies-support-rape-cultures_b_7286804.html

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