'Recovery from Rape' with Larissa Phillips

In this podcast episode, Larissa Phillips shares her journey and insights from her essay "Toward Ruin or Recovery." She critiques contemporary feminist approaches to rape and urges for a deeper, more constructive conversation about sexual violence. Drawing on her own experiences with university processes and the prevalent narrative around victimhood, Phillips highlights the urgent need for systemic reform and the resilience of survivors. She stresses the importance of developing a clearer understanding of consent and creating a supportive environment for those who report incidents of rape.