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Changing Carolina is dedicated to the pursuit of
ending interpersonal violence. We recognize that
violence in relationships too often goes unnoticed and
we charge ourselves with the task of educating our peers
about the presence of this violence and the importance
of prevention. Change is only possible if we learn more
about ourselves, our health, and our strength. For
more information about Changing Carolina,
click here for our virtual brochure or visit our MySpace page.
The Class:
The Changing Carolina class between HPEB 399 and
PSYC 589c, will address a variety of issues related to
men through a discussion based, practicum style course.
The class will talk about men in society by looking at
gender roles, masculinity, and how they can be redefined
to help stop relationship violence and assault. Students
in the course do not take exams write term papers.
Course requirements include attendance several one-page
reaction papers, participation in campus/community
events related to violence prevention, and an end term
group project. There are no prerequisites for this
course.
If you are interested please contact SH&VP at 777-8248.
“I greatly enjoyed the class and all of the discussions
that arose concerning various topics relating to
masculinity. All five of us in the class last semester
have taken great pride to extend our learning to others
beyond the classroom.”
-Ryan Pettit (student from Spring ’07 class)
The Group:
Changing Carolina is currently on the path to
becoming a student organization on campus. To find out
more information about the group and how to become
involved, contact Ryan Pettit at
pettitr@mailbox.sc.edu. Men can make a difference.
Male Survivors
Myth Vs. Reality of Male Sexual Assault
Myth: Men can’t be sexually assaulted.
Reality: Men are sexually assaulted. Any man can
be sexually assaulted regardless of size, strength,
appearance or sexual orientation.
Myth: Only gay men are sexually assaulted.
Reality: Heterosexual, gay and bisexual men are
equally likely to be sexually assaulted. Being sexually
assaulted has nothing to do with your current or future
sexual orientation. Your sexuality has no more to do
with being raped than it does with being robbed.
Myth: Men cannot be sexually assaulted by women.
Reality: Although the majority of perpetrators
are male, men can also be sexually assaulted by women.
Most assaults by women occur in male children.
Myth: Erection or ejaculation during a sexual
assault means you “really wanted it” or consented to it.
Reality: Erection and ejaculation are
physiological responses that may result from mere
physical contact or even extreme stress. These responses
do not imply that you wanted or enjoyed the assault and
do not indicate anything about your sexual orientation.
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