Why Rape Culture Persists: Sex Education, Media Literacy, and the Cornell Allegations

From Office Hours After Dark: Pop Culture and Popcorn 2026-11-11 · 51:10

Show by Dr. Amanda and Dr. Lydia, Media Professors

In this episode of Office Hours After Dark, communication professors Dr. Amanda and Dr. Lydia discuss the Cornell fraternity allegations and the reopened civil and criminal cases. They use the case to explain rape culture and where it comes from. They cover media exposure and the sexual double standard, objectification research, and hegemonic masculinity in group settings. They also discuss institutional responses such as shutting down a fraternity chapter versus educating its members, plus prevention through media literacy, consent education, and public health funding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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