Show Notes
According to surveys, Gen Z is having less sex than previous generations. But why? Carter Sherman is here to explain.
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Recommendations from the archive
• More on Title IX’s rollback: Preventing Teens from Joining the Manosphere
• Teaching consent to teens: How to Not (Accidentally) Raise a Rapist
• When sex ed is left in the hands of gym teachers: The Staircase
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More on Carter Sherman
• Read Carter’s book: The Second Coming
• Listen to her podcast from The Guardian: Stateside with Kai and Carter
• Carter mentions Peggy Orenstein’s book in this episode: Girls & Sex
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Carter’s recommended resources
• For anyone who suspects that their Title IX rights may have been violated: National Women’s Law Center.
• For combatting workplace sexual misconduct: Time’s Up Legal Defense Center
• For organizing and supporting survivors of sexual assault: Advocates for Youth, and their initiative Know Your IX. Also, End Rape on Campus and RAINN.
• For LGBTQ+ youth who may need mental health support and community, The Trevor Project offers a 24/7 hotline
• For keeping up with the state of reproductive rights in the US: Autonomy News
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