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No Means No And More Elementary Grammar: Moving Towards A More Codified Approach To Sexual Harassment Law, Maxwell Collins, Holly Castleton
No Means No And More Elementary Grammar: Moving Towards A More Codified Approach To Sexual Harassment Law, Maxwell Collins, Holly Castleton
Brigham Young University Prelaw Review
Because of social developments like the #MeToo movement, problems with gender issues in the law have moved to the forefront of legal discussions.This article uses state and federal codes, statutes, and case precedent to examine contemporary sexual harassment law. We identify issues surrounding investigating and prosecuting credible sexual harassment allegations. We examine the issues surrounding the sentencing of those convicted of sexual harassment. Finally, we argue that the decision to enact mandatory minimum sentences as a deterrent for future sex crimes is misguided and counterproductive, and we propose a more codified and nuanced approach to sentencing. This will provide more …
Modina, Modina, Tsos
Modina, Modina, Tsos
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Modina fled Myanmar after experiencing and witnessing extreme violence, including the destruction of her village and the violent murder of her uncle by soldiers. She arrived in Bangladesh by boat after paying smugglers a large sum.
Asma, Asma, Tsos
Asma, Asma, Tsos
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Asma is a teenager who fled from Myanmar after the army killed her uncle and her village was destroyed. She is now living in Cox’s Bazaar, married, pregnant, and trying to cope in a world where violence and rape are all too common.
Nidar, Nidar, Tsos
Nidar, Nidar, Tsos
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Nidar has been in Cox’s Bazaar for 8 months and works in Hope Hospital (the camp hospital) as a traditional birth attendant. In addition, she makes house calls to pregnant women throughout the camp who are fearful of hospitals due to past trauma and sexual torture. Nidar has two children and a husband who fell victim to war.
Shamshur, Shamshur, Tsos
Shamshur, Shamshur, Tsos
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Shamshur has been in Cox’s Bazaar for 8 months and works in Hope Hospital (the camp hospital) as a traditional birth attendant. In addition, she makes house calls to pregnant women throughout the camp who are fearful of hospitals due to past trauma and sexual torture. Shamshur has nine children and a husband who is in prison.
Januka, Januka, Tsos
Januka, Januka, Tsos
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After being raped by a soldier in Myanmar, Januka fled to Bangladesh with her father and later found out she was pregnant. She fears no one will want to marry her because she has been raped.
Rohima, Rohima, Tsos
Rohima, Rohima, Tsos
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Rohima was brutally raped and tortured by soldiers during an attack. After witnessing other women receive the same treatment, she fled Myanmar for Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. Once there, she got married while pregnant as a result of the rape.
Shobika, Shobika, Tsos
Shobika, Shobika, Tsos
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Shobika escaped Myanmar amid widespread chaos. After being separated from her husband and experiencing the kidnap of her two children, she was raped by soldiers and became pregnant. Her husband now rejects this child.