Faculty
Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Supervisor Name
Dr. Tracy Isaacs
Keywords
Gender-Based Sexual Violence, GBSV, Sexual Assaults, SA, Post-Secondary Institutions, Students, Culture Change, Party Culture, Rape Culture, Greek Life
Description
This project dives into the Gender-Based and Sexual Violence (GBSV) issues at Western University in Ontario, Canada, highlighting its party culture that leads to rape culture and GBSV issues. It emphasizes the need for a comprehensive cultural shift towards safety, respect, and inclusivity, advocating for top-down actions and alignment of beliefs and actions across all levels of the university leadership. The project calls to foster and empower staff and faculty, and calls for active community engagement as essential components for creating a safer and more inclusive campus environment.
Acknowledgements
I would like to thank Professor Tracy Issacs for her guidance, encouragement, and expertise. Her willingness to take me under her wing and provide mentorship has significantly contributed to both my personal and academic growth.
I would also like to express my gratitude to the Provost’s Office for their support throughout the duration of my research.
Additionally, I extend my thanks to everyone who has directly or indirectly contributed to the successful completion of this research.
Creative Commons License
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Document Type
Poster
Conceptualizing GBSV and Culture Change in a Post-Secondary Academic Institution
This project dives into the Gender-Based and Sexual Violence (GBSV) issues at Western University in Ontario, Canada, highlighting its party culture that leads to rape culture and GBSV issues. It emphasizes the need for a comprehensive cultural shift towards safety, respect, and inclusivity, advocating for top-down actions and alignment of beliefs and actions across all levels of the university leadership. The project calls to foster and empower staff and faculty, and calls for active community engagement as essential components for creating a safer and more inclusive campus environment.