005: Rape Culture – It Wasn’t Your Fault – Manyi Anabor (Part 1)

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">One of many challenges that women face in society is the existence of Rape Culture, an environment where sexual violence is normalized and minimizes the seriousness of such acts. Some people even say that it’s the victim’s fault for getting raped. It’s time to take action against these social norms.</span><span style= "font-weight: 400;"><br /></span><span style= "font-weight: 400;"><br /></span><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Rape Culture is prevalent and must be stopped. Let’s end victim blaming and hold people accountable for their actions. And for the survivors, always remember that it’s never your fault.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, Manyi Anabor joins us to share her experiences with child sexual and physical abuse.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This is part one of a two-part episode. Tune in and look forward to part two.</span></p> <p><strong>[00:01 – 06:04] Opening Segment</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">I introduce our guest, Manyi Anabor</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>[06:05 – 27:40] Sexual Abuse Victim</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Manyi talks about her experiences with child sexual and physical abuse</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Grew up in an extended household</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">They hired a house helper that was actually a sexual predator</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Manyi shares how that experience has affected her day-to-day life</span></li> <li style="list-style: none; display: inline;"> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">She struggled to express herself freely and to speak up</span></li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"