Nicole Bedera
Bio:
Nicole Bedera is a doctoral candidate at the University of Michigan in the Sociology Department. Her research focuses on college sexual violence with specific focus on how university organizations shape the experience of sexual violence victimization and perpetration, as well as the role of masculinity and sexual identity in sexual assault. Nicole's research has influenced consent programming across the country, including for Planned Parenthood. Her expertise on issues of sexual violence have helped the general public make sense of politically contentious moments, such as the Kavanaugh hearing, the incarceration of Harvey Weinstein, and the DeVos administration's new federal guidance on Title IX. Nicole has written for many popular outlets, including the New York Times, Time Magazine, and Slate. Her work has been featured in outlets including the New York Times, NPR, BBC, Teen Vogue, and the bestseller Boys & Sex. Apart from her research, Nicole has previously worked as a victim advocate and served on the board of directors at the Rape Recovery Center.
Sub-specialities:
College sexual assault; young men's sexual violence perpetration; organizational responses to sexual violence (e.g., victim advocacy, Title IX offices, other university organizations); LGBTQ+ experiences of sexual assault; consent-seeking
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