Cornell University professor backs ‘gang rape’ victim, breaks silence on sexual assault allegations as ‘I Am Jane Doe’ moment sparks social media buzz

Kate Manne, a professor at Cornell University, has passionately addressed the critical issues surrounding sexual assault and victim blaming. In her support of Jane Doe, a former student suing members of the Chi Phi fraternity, Manne emphasizes that the burden of accountability for rape squarely falls on the perpetrator, irrespective of a victim's behavior.
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