6. no /nō/

<p>no /nō/ - "a negative used tot express dissent, denial, or refusal as in response to a question or request."</p> <p>CW: sexual violence, general violence, abuse, coercion</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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</p> <p><strong>➡ Obsessions:</strong></p> <p><strong>• </strong><a href="https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/home">Fornite</a> (play with us??)</p> <p><strong>• </strong><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17607.All_About_Love">All About Love</a> by Bell Hooks</p> <p><strong>• </strong><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/53915328-girls-of-a-certain-age">Girls of a Certain Age</a> by Maria Adelmann</p> <p><strong>• </strong>Potentially a book club? Let us know what you think about this idea!</p> <p><strong>➡ Sources:</strong></p> <p><strong>• </strong><a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80117554">She's Gotta Have It</a> (Netflix)</p> <p><strong>• </strong><a href="https://titleix.harvard.edu/what-title-ix">What is Title IV</a> (Harvard)</p> <p><strong>•</strong> <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/25/us/florida-yearbook-photos-altered-trnd/index.html">Non-Consensual High School Yearbook Edits</a> (CNN)</p>