The 22 Convention is Laughable, but it’s Repercussions Aren’t
The 22 Convention forces both men and women to conform to strict gender roles that disregards individual expression and happiness.
When is the Right Time?
The victim was threatened for accusing the successful basketball star during his career; Sonmez was put on leave for bringing up the topic after his death. If now is not the right time to talk about rape, when is it?
Abuse of Women in Athletics
The capitalist nature of these institutions/systems lead to the welcoming of such damaging perpetrators. The very systems these athletes are recruited by, present a set of circumstances no women should face– one which deeply reflects the gendered effects of colonialism. By sharing these women’s stories we can begin to understand the change that must come.