The Sigma Nu chapter at Old Dominion University is being suspended for hanging banners that offended many people. Many criticize the banners for inciting rape and promoting a culture of sexual assault on campus. Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian (The Point) hosts of The Young Turks discuss.
Are these banners promoting rape culture? Let us know in the comments below.
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“Just before the new semester kicked off at Old Dominion University, some un-“welcome” signs have resulted in a fraternity’s suspension.
Parents bringing their freshmen students to move-in at the Norfolk, Virginia, campus and community last week might have glimpsed these banners hanging from the balcony of a private home.
“Rowdy and Fun. Hope your baby girl is ready for a good time,” read one of the signs, which was spray-painted on a sheet. “Freshman daughter drop off,” and “Go ahead and drop off mom too,” were messages displayed on two other sheets, CNN affiliate WTKR reported.”
Comments
The answer to the question posed is yes. While they don’t indicate that the particular frat boys that hung them intend to commit rape, they show the cultural norm that women are there solely to serve as their sexual playthings. You have to separate the two concepts. of cultural norms and intent.