Does Exposure to 'Manosphere' Content Reduce Bystander Intervention Intentions in Sexual Violence Cases?
By Lauren Kennedy, London Metropolitan University. This study examined whether exposure to manosphere, neutral or feminist media content influenced bystander efficacy, intervention intentions and rape myth acceptance. Sixty participants were allocated to one of three conditions (n = 20 per group) and completed self-report measures assessing general bystander confidence (Bystander Efficacy Scale; BES), likelihood of intervening in a risky vignette scenario (VIG), and rape myth
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Silence by Institutions: A Comparative Study of Femicide and State Responses in England and Wales and Italy
By Federica Aurora Salanitri, London Metropolitan University. Femicide represents one of the most severe forms of gendered violence. It exposes the limits of state protection, despite extensive legal frameworks addressing domestic abuse and lethal violence in both Italy and England and Wales. This dissertation adopts a qualitative, documentary-based comparative methodology to examine how legal definitions, institutional structures and professional cultures shape the state’s
Aug 6
An Investigation Into the Effectiveness of Contemporary Legislation and Anti-spiking Practices in Protecting Women and Girls in England and Wales.
By Sorcha Sexton, Leeds Beckett University . This research study is concerned with spiking, specifically focusing on female...
Jul 15, 2025