“...Women should not feel pressured or obligated to share their story in a public forum unless they are ready. At times, the American anti-rape movement has suggested that survivors must "break the silence" or that they otherwise have political obligations to pursue justice for rape victims. Given that many Native women have chosen silence as a true means to survival, the choice not to speak out must be honored as much as the choice to speak out.” FeminismRapeSexual AssaultIndigenous Feminism Author:Sarah Deer
“Rape is the manifestation of removing choice and should not be perpetuated in the quest for justice. Stories are the intellectual property of the survivors.” FeminismRapeSexual AssaultRape CultureIndigenous FeminismNative Feminism Book:The Beginning and End of Rape: Confronting Sexual Violence in Native America Source: The Beginning and End of Rape: Confronting Sexual Violence in Native America