Partly as a Result of the "Carry That Weight" Project

question 57

Essay

Partly as a result of the "Carry That Weight" project by Emma Sulkowicz at Columbia University, colleges now have sexual-offense policies that describe their expectations for how men and women are expected to act toward each other. Discuss the underlying problem, the nature of sexual assault on campus, and some aspects of the outcome of Ms. Sulkowicz's work.

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Definitions:

Probable Cause

A reasonable basis for believing that a crime may have been committed or that evidence of the crime is present in the place to be searched.

Subpoena

A subpoena is a legal document that orders an individual or organization to appear in court or produce documents relevant to a legal case.

Federal Trade Commission

A federal agency responsible for protecting consumers and maintaining competition in the marketplace by preventing anticompetitive, deceptive, and unfair business practices.

Procedural Rules

Regulations that outline the process by which courts hear and determine what happens in civil lawsuit, criminal or administrative proceedings.