Sexual Abuse & Discrimination in the Literary Community

Last checked December 2024 by Joby Yuen, Langara College Library & Information Technology practicum student.

The Basics

  • Carter, Sue. “Q&Q’s Sexual-Harassment Survey: The Results.” Quill & Quire, Apr. 22, 2019. Read Article
  • Carter, Sue. “Q&Q’s Sexual-Harassment Survey: What Are Our Next Steps?” Quill & Quire, Apr. 22, 2019. Read Article
  • “Sexual Harassment Reported by Over Half in Trade Survey.” The Bookseller, Nov. 10, 2017. Read Article
  • Whittall, Zoe. “CanLit Has a Sexual – Harassment Problem.” The Walrus, Feb. 5, 2018. Examines the prevalence of sexual harassment within the Canadian literary community. Read Article

A Deeper Dive

  • “The Facts About Sexual Assault and Harassment.” Canadian Women’s Foundation, Nov. 22, 2022. Visit Site
  • Flood, Alison. “Sexism in Publishing: ‘My Novel Wasn’t the Problem, It Was Me, Catherine.’” The Guardian, Aug. 6, 2015. Underscores the systemic challenges female authors face in gaining recognition and opportunities within the literary world. Read Article
  • Goodyear, Sheena. “Maria Campbell’s Account of Being Raped by a Mountie Was Scrubbed From Her Memoir Halfbreed.” CBC Radio, Jun. 1, 2018. Read Article
  • “Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Is an ‘Epidemic,’ Says Human Resources Survey.” OHS Canada, Apr. 12, 2018. Read Article
  • Thom, Kai Cheng. “Sometimes Women Have to Make Hard Choices to Be Writers.” GUTS, Feb. 15, 2017. Highlights the systemic barriers and personal sacrifices women writers often encounter, emphasizing the need for a more inclusive and supportive literary environment. Read Article
  • Turner, Lauren. “On Covered Mouths.” Carte Blanche, May 9, 2018. Discusses the challenges women in the Canadian literary community face when sharing stories about male abusers. Read Article
  • Ursu, Anne. “Sexual Harassment in the Children’s Book Industry.” Medium, Feb. 8, 2018. Highlights the emotional toll on victims and the systemic challenges in addressing such misconduct. Read Article

 

 

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