Voices of Campus Sexual Violence Activists: #MeToo and Beyond

In Voices of Campus Sexual Violence Activists, Ana M. Martínez-Alemán and Susan B. Marine share the stories and strategies of student activists fighting against sexual violence in the #MeToo era. The book provides a close examination of the promise and perils of activism on today's college campuses, highlighting the experiences of prominent campus activists and their allies. It calls for a cultural reset in institutional cultures to end sexual violence on campuses.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 30 January 2024
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press

The #MeToo movement, which began in 2017, ignited a global wave of activism aimed at addressing systemic issues of discrimination, harassment, and sexual violence. In Voices of Campus Sexual Violence Activists, Ana M. Martínez-Alemán and Susan B. Marine shed light on the crucial stories of college student activists who are tirelessly fighting against sexual violence on their campuses. Drawing from extensive research and in-depth interviews, this timely book provides a comprehensive examination of the promise and challenges of activism in the #MeToo era.

Martínez-Alemán and Marine chart the landscape of student activists whose work to influence institutional, state, and federal policy serves as a testament to the rich legacies of 1960s activism and heralds a new wave of social media-centered activism in the #MeToo era. These students share their innovative strategies for combating sexual violence on their campuses, organizing fellow students, and rallying support for their cause. They delve into their motivations, experiences navigating the complexities of police and campus administration, and their overarching goals as well as the impact of activism on their mental and physical well-being.

Gen Z students, in particular, highlight how they leverage collective mobilization and activism through social media alongside traditional campus organizing techniques to eradicate sexual violence on campus. This book stands out from other explorations of the #MeToo movement by focusing on the experiences of prominent campus activists and their allies, as well as the policy and practice implications of their movements for campus leaders, including senior student affairs administrators and faculty.

Martínez-Alemán and Marine conclude with practical recommendations for institutional decision-making and practices that can foster safer and more inclusive environments for all students. Their insights and experiences offer valuable guidance for educators, administrators, and policymakers seeking to address sexual violence on college campuses and create a culture of consent and respect.

Weight: 458g
Dimension: 236 x 160 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781421447704