we think it’s important to financially support organizations run by women of all races, people of color of all genders. and to name them explicitly. We have received numerous requests for a list of tax-exempt, farmed animal protection organizations run by women.
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Precursors to Sexual Misconduct: An Open Letter to the Animal Protection Movement. Guest Blog
This guest blog explores the attitudes found in our non-profits that create a climate for not challenging sexual harassment. These conditions, and some can be called micro-aggressions, include preventing speaking out, encouraging overwork and other employment issues that undervalue the individual, and fetishizing leadership.
Read MoreExposing the truth: sexual misconduct and gender inequity are immobilizing our movement. Guest Blog
This is one of a series of guest editorials I will be hosting here on my blog. As we confront the extensiveness of sexual harassment and exploitation in our culture, it is important for us to recognize how it specifically influences the animal rights movement, and those who are activists for animals. This guest editorial was written by and for women in the animal protection movement who need and deserve a voice. It is being published anonymously for the protection and safety of those who want to share their perspective and experiences.
Read MoreHow Should We Respond To Sexual Harassment And Sexual Exploitation In The Animal Rights Movement? Part 2: Accountability for Individuals: What would this look like in the animal rights movement?
Someone who has been a sexual harasser/sexual exploiter needs to be accountable for their actions. This involves:
1) Taking responsibility for naming and telling the truth about what they did.
2) Acknowledging the harm that has been done through deep and sincere regret for the damage done to the survivor, the organization, and the movement by the actions.
3) Acceptance of full responsibility for causing and rectifying the situation.
4) Stop all behavior that is controlling and sexually exploitive of another.
5) Acceptance of the consequences for having betrayed one’s position within the movement.
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