How Neoliberalism Shapes the Role and Responsibility of Faculty Members for Eliminating Sexual Violence

Abstract

Little is known about the ways in which faculty members understand their role and responsibility in addressing sexual violence and how they engage in sexual violence education efforts. This qualitative study of 10 faculty members gives insight into how faculty members engage in efforts to address sexual violence. Their experiences demonstrate how neoliberalism shapes their ability to truly work toward eliminating sexual violence from campuses. Findings from this study are helpful in understanding how campus educators can move beyond limited definitions of sexual violence, center power in sexual violence education and prevention, and leverage faculty in these efforts.