Unveiling Victims : Episode 4

About this episode

The episode discusses changing societal narratives around victims and the role of media in shaping perceptions.

In the final episode of Unveiling Victims , hosts Karoline Ilimaleota and Yasmin Potoa’e take a powerful deep dive into Changing the Narrative . This episode challenges the way society views and supports victims, exploring how we can break the stigma and reshape community perceptions. Together, they discuss the crucial role the media plays in representing victims and the impact of its portrayals. They also highlight the responsibilities of Samoan men in challenging harmful stereotypes—because all genders can be victims, and all genders can be perpetrators. Join the conversation as they unpack real ways to uplift survivors, foster understanding, and create a more inclusive and supportive community.

People in this episode

Hosts: Karoline Ilimaleota, Yasmin Potoa’e

Topics covered

• victim support
• media representation
• stigma
• community perceptions
• gender roles
• survivor upliftment

Keywords

• victims
• stigma
• media
• Samoan men
• survivors
• community
• gender
• perpetrators

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Samoan men

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