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Support WBUR10:51October 16, 2026Demonstrators rally during a "Stop Sexual Violence" protest at the Washington Monument, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, in Washington. (Jose Luis Magana/AP)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 segment aired on October 16, 2026. Here & Now: Editors' Picks
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