S1 E6: No

Dirty Words Podcast

no /nō/ - "a negative used tot express dissent, denial, or refusal as in response to a question or request." CW: sexual violence, general violence, abuse, coercion In this episode we had a chat about the word no. When, how, and who can say it. With that, we delved into the lack of respect or acknowledgment of a no is the foundation of rape culture. Norms that are ingrained in many of us at a very early age. Thank you for the instagram message that helped spark this conversation. To suvivors of violence we stand with you. We believe and support you. We are sorry and wish we could have done more as a society to protect you ➡ Obsessions: • Fornite (play with us??) • All About Love by Bell Hooks • Girls of a Certain Age by Maria Adelmann • Potentially a book club? Let us know what you think about this idea! ➡ Sources: • She's Gotta Have It (Netflix) • What is Title IV (Harvard) • Non-Consensual High School Yearbook Edits (CNN)