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Sexual Assault of Men in Egypt: a Taboo Worth Acknowledging

December 9, 2018

It is known that sexual harassment has long been a problematic topic for Egyptian women to talk about. There has always been social and domestic pressure in terms of whether or not women should speak up about these harassment incidents and report them. Although government initiatives have recently highlighted punitive measures for harassers and the significance of reporting, many are still reluctant to do so despite this phenomenon being prevalent. Following the #Metoo movement that went viral in 2017 in which women across the world started to speak about their sexual harassment stories as well as speak up against it, many men also started to reveal their experiences as well. Men have taken to social media, particularly, to talk about sexual harassment more openly, debunking the myth that this act of aggression only happen to women. One of the most notable male advocates is American actor Terry Crews, who narrated how he was groped by a Hollywood agent, Adam Venit. In an interview with New York radio station Hot 97, Crews spoke about how speaking up about the matter might weaken his well-known masculine and muscular image as well as…


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