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Episode 3: Sexual Assault in "Speak"

38m · Your Weekly Book Brew · 06 Jan 00:21

TW: MENTIONS OF RAPE, SEXUAL ASSAULT (from 0:52 - 33:60)

Sources: 

  • https://www.litcharts.com/lit/speak/themes
  • https://www.cliffsnotes.com/literature/s/speak/book-summary
  • https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2016/09/12/judge-apologizes-for-asking-accuser-in-rape-case-why-she-couldnt-keep-her-knees-together/
  • https://www.malaysianow.com/out-there-now/2020/11/13/judges-throw-out-rape-case-citing-red-underwear-as-evidence-of-consent/
  • https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/oct/27/canada-judge-says-sexual-assault-victim-may-have-been-flattered-by-the-incident

Resource if you wish to seek support regarding the content discussed today:

  • https://www.ontario.ca/page/sexual-violence 

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