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How can we break the cycle of violence, rape and misogyny?

Demonstrators rally during a "Stop Sexual Violence" protest at the Washington Monument, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, in Washington. (Jose Luis Magana/AP)
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Demonstrators rally during a "Stop Sexual Violence" protest at the Washington Monument, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, in Washington. (Jose Luis Magana/AP)

Many people are outraged by the recent Cornell University rape allegations, but not surprised.

That’s because there’s evidence that misogyny, violence and rape have been prevalent in our culture for a long time.

Here & Now‘s Scott Tong speaks with Gary Barker, founder and CEO of Equimundo Center for Masculinities and Social Justice.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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