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The Cornell case exposes a dark reality about college culture

Sophie Gilbert joins Shumita Basu to examine the Cornell sexual assault lawsuit, the forces that leave campus assaults underreported, and the collision between fraternity culture and online misogyny.
This episode explores the Cornell case as a national flashpoint for campus sexual assault. Sophie Gilbert discusses legal loopholes, persistent patterns linked to fraternities, the effects of online misogyny and AI, survivors’ varied responses to trauma, and possible paths toward institutional, legal, and cultural change. The conversation also considers social media’s power to expose abuse, the lessons of Me Too, unequal legal recourse, and how parents can help young people build healthier relationships.
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Why many assaults go unreported
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08:54
Fraternity culture finds a new online home
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New York may finally close the intoxication loophole
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Women’s openness can break the stigma around sexual assault
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The legal system leaves survivors without equal recourse
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Children can learn to respect each other’s boundaries