Refuse to normalize behavior that makes sexual assault the survivors’ fault. Refuse to shake off abusive language as “locker room talk.” Refuse to allow people in power to further sexist, misogynistic and
Why Is This Up For Debate?
“What were you wearing?”
“My favorite T-shirt.”
“Fishnets.”
“Fuzzy socks.”
“Did you kiss back?”
“Only for a second.”
“No, it was too forceful.”
“Yes.”
“How many drinks did you have?”
“I wasn’t at a bar.”
“Maybe three. Up to six.”
“I was the DD. I didn’t drink.”
“How many extracurricular activities do you participate in?”
“Two. I’m a part of a pre-law fraternity and I’m in a yoga club.”
“One. But I’m taking eighteen credit hours a semester.”
“I don’t participate in extracurriculars.”
“What is your current GPA?”
“2.0”
“3.3”
“4.0”
“What is your family’s net income per year?”
"$30,000.”
“Under $14,000.”
“Not sure. But I know it’s over six figures.”
“How many sexual partners have you had?”
“12.”
“None.”
“Three.”
“How many miniskirts do you own?"
“I love miniskirts. I have 17.”
“I don’t like miniskirts. They’re not comfortable.”
“Two or three.”
“Did you actually say no? Out loud?”
“No, but their hand was over my mouth.”
“I tried, but I don’t think they heard me.”
“Yes. Four times.”
“You were in a relationship previously though, right?”
“I mean, I knew them in high school.”
“No. I’d never met them.”
“Yeah, we were together for two years.”
“Do you have a history of mental illness? Personally or in your family?”
“Yeah, my mom is bipolar.”
“Not that I know of.”
“Yeah, I was just diagnosed with PTSD.”
“Are you religious?”
“Yeah, I practice Islam.”
“No, I identify as an atheist.”
“Yeah, I even went through the Catholic school system.”
“Did you deserve it?”
Sage Foote is a junior studying English at Ohio University. Please note that the views and opinions of the columnists do not reflect those of The Post. Want to ask Sage more about denormalizing 'locker room talk?' Email her at sf576313@ohio.edu.
