I'm worried that this is just as common in academia as we are hearing it is in Hollywood and politics. #unacceptable https://medium.com/@kristianlum/statistics-we-have-a-problem-304638dc5de5 …
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I personally call places/events "danger/unsafe zones", "toxic", etc., to describe exactly this lack of a code of conduct and/or lack of enforcing the CoC. Kyriarchy/patriarchy is sadly everybody, even women laterally, allowing misogyny and sexism to continue unchecked.

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We all do it. We just need those with more power, predominantly older white men, it seems, to exert some top-down control and enforce a CoC at, e.g., conferences, and generally listen to us when we speak out.
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The whole
#metoo
thing has made me realise that finally speaking out [still very much hurts] but finally has some positive effect on the world and that those with the top-down power to change things are listening to us at/closer to the bottom.
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Thanks, That's helpful. I really struggle with the line between 'victim blaming' style comments about people putting themselves in vulnerable situations (NOT on this thread, but elsewhere) and sensible structural changes to reduce risk of harm.
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I think — sadly — many structural (top-down) changes are required before you even have the survivors/victims at the bottom being listened to at an event. Not to mention of course we often have PTSD and we have no interest in talking to anybody about what we were subjected to.
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Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us. I'm aware that these discussions can put unasked for pressure on the people who have been harmed the most to help the rest of the community to try and fix this.
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I also this distinction that a 'dangerous/toxic' situation is as much about the attitudes and expectations of the people - not just the superficial contingency of alcohol and socialising. Thanks all
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Again, not what was said/superficial. My comments were about creating an environment that promotes good behavior and makes it possible to call out bad behavior. Thanks all.
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I completely agree with you. It's sorely needed. I/we need to feel safe.
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