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Rape; gender violence

Posted inEquality, Gender violence

Rape: When the personal becomes political

Psychological Society of South Africa by Psychological Society of South Africa 2 October 2016

By Rebecca Helman Rape is both personal and political. It is a deeply personal violation committed by one person against another. But it is also a symptom of a social context in which inequality, disempowerment and violence continue to shape the daily experiences of millions. Within this context it becomes almost impossible to separate the […]

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