Sexual Violence Leading to Movements: A Worldwide Phenomenon
Faculty Mentor
Nalanda Roy
Location
Savannah Ballroom
Type of Research
Completed
Session Format
Poster Presentation
College
College of Behavioral & Social Sciences
Department
Political Science & International Studies
Abstract
Millions of women have experienced some kind of sexual violence in their lives. These sexual violence cases have led to different scales of movements worldwide. From the Reclaim the Night movement of the 1970s to more recent movements such as the MeToo and Nirbhaya movements. In previous research, it has been shown that when women break the silence and stigma of sexual violence, more women feel inclined to do the same. It has been proven in many cases that women know the assailant who has hurt them. Leading to many social factors keeping them from sharing with people who have harmed them sexually. The fear of being shamed or not believed by others in their social circle are one of those factors. Fortunately, with these recent movements appearing, more women have felt a sense of empowerment to share their stories or fight for women who have decided to share their stories.
Program Description
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Start Date
4-21-2026 10:00 AM
End Date
4-21-2026 12:00 PM
Recommended Citation
McIntosh, Timiyah D., "Sexual Violence Leading to Movements: A Worldwide Phenomenon" (2026). GS4 Student Scholars Symposium. 38.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/research_symposium/2026A/2026A/38
Sexual Violence Leading to Movements: A Worldwide Phenomenon
Savannah Ballroom
Millions of women have experienced some kind of sexual violence in their lives. These sexual violence cases have led to different scales of movements worldwide. From the Reclaim the Night movement of the 1970s to more recent movements such as the MeToo and Nirbhaya movements. In previous research, it has been shown that when women break the silence and stigma of sexual violence, more women feel inclined to do the same. It has been proven in many cases that women know the assailant who has hurt them. Leading to many social factors keeping them from sharing with people who have harmed them sexually. The fear of being shamed or not believed by others in their social circle are one of those factors. Fortunately, with these recent movements appearing, more women have felt a sense of empowerment to share their stories or fight for women who have decided to share their stories.
