Sexual violence is one of America’s leading epidemics, as it affects hundreds of thousands of Americans each year. Survivors of sexual violence struggle to discuss their experiences, as it is difficult for people to constitute what sexual violence truly looks like. Women in particular have been targeted for sexual violence; whether it is within workplaces, personal relationships, or even from strangers. Sexual violence is a serious social problem because it is portrayed in a series of forms: rape, sexual abuse, unwanted touching, sexual harassment, and more. With all these factors considered, how can a social problem so prevalent receive such little attention? Across history, America stems from a patriarchal society; men are the faces of peak
