Our Hidden Culture

[Zareste]

So what do you think? Religious nuts? Feminists? hardcoverchicago isn't saying which agendas it's part of, so any accusation goes I guess.

[Zeketheo]

I have to criticize the way the statistics about rape are given to the viewer starting at 1:00 . By having so many people talking at the same time, the statistics are unintelligible. I couldn't process anything that was being said.

This format causes some problems. By not hearing the statistics clearly, people can't remember them. Furthermore, people may suspect this was a willing distraction to keep them from hearing the facts clearly, and thus make them less willing to believe the facts.

[rich639]

I have been sexually assaulted on a bus and nobody cared...... That isn't because of a cruel society it is just that men being raped or sexually assaulted is "ok" or people assume we enjoy it. What I am basically saying is why isn't the issue of when a man is sexualized raised?

[videodads]

"men are taught not to take 'no' for an answer.."?

Really?

Where are these classes held? From as young as I can remember, I've been taught when a woman says 'no', she means it.

Boys are also taught not to hit girls - yet girls are free to hit boys with little, often no repercussions at all - apparently, men don't bleed. Sexual assault happens a lot - in my school (and others, of course), girls used to play a game known as 'whack a sack' - any line of boys were targets.

[Cenobite30]

To be fair, the claim that rape is about control, not sex, is contradictory to the belief (and data) that suggests that most people accused of the crime didn't consider themselves committing a rape. Such cases of "grey rape" can be about many things.

My point? Let's not say that rape is all about control. Let's concede that sometimes it really is just about sex. And sometimes it's about a completely different issue.

On an unrelated note, how can I reveal comments that others have voted as bad?

[TheBermuda]

Yes. Because it's just so logical to call a white girl living in a Christian suburban, all-white neighborhood a 'nigger loving slut.' But as a matter of fact, I am NOT a 'nigger loving slut.' I'm a human loving being. And you're....Well, there's something deranged and wrong with you.

[TheBermuda]

I'm not even talking to you now, I'm just leaving a comment to point out how obvious it is that those who are racist tend to be on a lower evolutionary level than those who are not. They oftentimes act like hateful primitives, and it's easy to see even by reading their youtube comments that they're unintelligent and emotionally immature. It makes me not angry, but sad...that some people are so blinded and miss out on the full potential that they could get from life.

[SuperSaiyan1983]

Well you don't have to tell it like it is, now I feel sad....

[kicesie]

My favorite quote on this topic you guys touched on, 'Silence Perpetuates Rape'.

Great video. It is definitely a cultural thing... it can't be so rampant and NOT be cultural and accepted, on some level, as normal, by the majority of Americans.

[lindsayarr]

Amazing video. Thank you so much for taking the time to put it together.

[GoalieSanka]

Really compelling and informative video about a grossly misunderstood concept!

It's great to see youth collaborating to get this message out there.

[c4quetzal]

Greetings. I wanted to post a coule resources. If you or someone you know is a survivor of sexual abuse or assault you can find help in Chicago by calling the rape crisis hotline at (888) 293-20980.

Outside of Chicago area, there is a national hotline at (800) 656-HOPE (800) 656-4673.

These are free calls.

[AndroidPolitician]

Rape culture sounds hot.

[SuperSaiyan1983]

our culture?? that's black culture.

[jweinstein1]

Super Saiyan: Your racism and ignorance are truly despicable. Rape culture transcends all cultures and is certainly not the product of one minority group meaning that your culture, no matter what it be, is not immune from it. Of coarse, these words probably mean nothing to you because your opinion is most likely so cemented in ignorance that it can never be swayed. I pity you and can only hope that your hatred amounts to nothing more than this childish post on youtube.

[SuperSaiyan1983]

I"m not talking about rape you moron.

[jweinstein1]

My mistake, Please enlighten us, what profound incite are you trying to make in regards to "black culture"?

[SuperSaiyan1983]

Cat calls is a black thing because black people have no sense of decency.I know other race has done it BUT I've seen black people done it the most, it's like their parents never teach them any respect or morals.

[jweinstein1]

Just brilliant, man. Everything that I said in my previous comment still holds true. You are indeed a bigot.

[SuperSaiyan1983]

Well it's not racist if it's true.

[TheBermuda]

I would like to note that I live in a wealthy, white suburban neighborhood. Just to show you how white it is, I'll tell you that there are only two black kids in my entire high school. Honestly. And everyday I hear white boys and men call out to me, or whistle, or honk their horns. The two black boys? One gave me a pen in class when I forgot mine, I think. And he definitely didn't stare at my ass.

[SuperSaiyan1983]

Oh YES he DID(stare at your ass), especially blacks, they love the booty.

[TheBermuda]

Can you read? Obviously, you don't understand that literally hundreds of guys have whistled at me in the past. I can't walk outside without WHITE animals ogling me. They're disgusting. I'm not racist, but did I mention they're white?

[djkristinab]

thanks for bringing attention to these issues! it's so great to see young men and women getting involved in education and prevention efforts! good work!!!

[ruggerblue]

As a teacher, and as a woman, I very much admire this film. I plan to show it in my classes. I thank you for not only highlighting the issue of rape culture, but also for creating such an amazing film! I'm very impressed. Big ups to ya'all!

[TheBermuda]

Oh wow. You're going to show it to your class? That's so admirable. May I ask what grade you teach?

[ruggerblue]

I teach at an Alternative High School in Oregon. I know that it will impact them greatly.

[TheBermuda]

Oh, that's so great. I wish they talked about stuff like this in my school!

[EKits89]

This is fantastic. Thank you.

[aevens2]

It's exciting to see young people providing insight on rape culture and how it's important to address the root causes and behaviors that condone it. Thanks, so much, for your work!

[666matsumoto666]

Was it a teaser or the whole documentary?

[MisaMisaMeredith]

You ever think that they called it hidden because it goes so unnoticed... because its normality, which makes it hidden.

[OpakeArawra2]

It's only hidden if you close your fucking eyes. God damnit learn how to make a video and name it.

[JhonenT]

Very well done! Awesome documentary, very scary at the same time.

[bacrockstar]

Thank you all for making this documentary.

[sarahofcroydon]

Well done. This is great.

[Cyrene2006]

I'm glad people liked our documentary ^_^ :D

[CharlottesCrazy]

Very well done. THANK YOU.

[TheEditorialist]

Rape Culture - A culture in which a group of people can receive a generous block grant in exchange for making a video that puts people to sleep.

[ejp3917]

Very smart. Very well done. I hope more people watch this.

Thank you.

[c4chicagotv]

This documentary was created by Hardcover Chicago a program of Community TV.

Jae Jin Pak, Prevention Specialist, of C4's Quetzal Center was interviewed on the topic of "Rape Culture"