How can we break the cycle of violence, rape and misogyny?

WBUR

Published October 16, 2026 at 12:04 PM EDT

Many people are outraged by the recent Cornell University rape allegations, but not surprised.

That’s because there’s evidence that misogyny, violence and rape have been prevalent in our culture for a long time.

Here & Now‘s Scott Tong speaks with Gary Barker, founder and CEO of Equimundo Center for Masculinities and Social Justice.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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