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Indian Female

They start to judge each other based on this

When international students all come to one place, they should be told about the openness of some cultures, because it is totally new to them. So they start to judge each other based of this [...]: [T]his [may] seem to be a trivial matter [but] I think it's big. This judgment may make people feel uncomfortable, and this is also the part of like judging somebody, [right]? [S]o I just want to add, although it seems like a very trivial matter, it should be, like, confronted. It should be done.

Recommendations

  • Engage in activities to develop cultural responsiveness as it pertains to sexual violence prevention and response. Apply culturally responsive practices in these areas.

  • Consider how a student's identities might affect their expectations and concerns when accessing supports following a sexual assault, or when involved in a sexual assault investigation.

  • Create and promote avenues for comprehensive sex education.