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How can women feel comfortable saying no when they are told they can't say yes?

  • Written by Heather Hensman Kettrey, Research Associate, Peabody Research Institute, Vanderbilt University
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The #MeToo movement has demonstrated huge success in raising awareness around sexual harassment and assault. This effort has faced backlash, such as Donald Trump’s recent tweets arguing that lives have been ruined by accusations –...

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