About this episode

Carter Sherman discusses the decline in sexual activity among Gen Z and the implications of Title IX.

According to surveys, Gen Z is having less sex than previous generations. But why? Carter Sherman is here to explain. … Recommendations from the archive • More on Title IX’s rollback: Preventing Teens from Joining the Manosphere • Teaching consent to teens: How to Not (Accidentally) Raise a Rapist • When sex ed is left in the hands of gym teachers: The Staircase … More on Carter Sherman • Read Carter’s book: The Second Coming • Listen to her podcast from The Guardian: Stateside with Kai and Carter • Carter mentions Peggy Orenstein’s book in this episode: Girls & Sex … Carter’s recommended resources • For anyone who suspects that their Title IX rights may have been violated: National Women’s Law Center. • For combatting workplace sexual misconduct: Time’s Up Legal Defense Center • For organizing and supporting survivors of sexual assault: Advocates for Youth, and their initiative Know Your IX. Also, End Rape on Campus and RAINN. • For LGBTQ+ youth who may need mental health support and community, The Trevor Project offers a 24/7 hotline • For keeping up with the state of reproductive rights in the US: Autonomy News … • Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another…

People in this episode

Host: Hillary Frank

Guest: Carter Sherman

Topics covered

• Gen Z
• sexual health
• Title IX
• consent education
• sexual misconduct
• reproductive rights

Keywords

• Gen Z
• sex education
• Title IX
• sexual consent
• reproductive rights
• sexual misconduct
• mental health support

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: National Women’s Law Center, Time’s Up Legal Defense Center, Advocates for Youth, End Rape on Campus, RAINN, The Trevor Project, Autonomy News, Realm

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