Our international panel was moderated by Johnny Webb from Hidden Light Productions, who raised some very difficult, but very necessary questions around the issues addressed in the film.
We heard how life has changed for Bonni Cohen and Shael Norris since the film was made, culminating in the formation of SafeBae and forcing tough conversations to be had within families. Our two academics, Professors Freedman and Zurbriggen, explained how institutions are exacerbating rape culture, and what needs to urgently change. Rebecca Weeks, our UK activist on the panel, shared her shocking testimony and provided valuable insight into how survivors are treated when they approach the authorities.
Our panel did not hold back! We could see the pain, anger, and frustration they had each felt in dealing with rape-culture at all levels. The audience too, demonstrated their own feelings around these issues, through dozens of powerful questions and comments throughout the event.
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'Audrie + Daisy' : Expert panel discusses victim blaming and rape culture
Wednesday 26th May 2021
On Wednesday 26 May 2021, AnotherWay Now hosted an online event addressing rape culture, victim-blaming and media, as raised by the award-winning film, ‘Audrie and Daisy’.
Most importantly, the panel gave us a sense of hope for the future, and meaningful ways in which we can all work to stamp out rape culture, and stop victim-blaming, while supporting survivors of sexual assault.
This was an emotional event, dealing with tough topics. We have gathered some resources for support with the issues raised. We hope that this event has sparked interesting conversations and even changed some thoughts and behaviour in the world.
