I believe there are a few key ways to address the problem of sexual assault on college campuses. Much like the “Yes Means Yes” law enacted in California, I believe that a concrete definition of what sexual consent entails and universities responding quickly and effectively to reports of sexual assault will help reduce the risk of assault. sexual. But who should be the one to define what sexual consent is? Well, I believe the most effective approach to this issue is to give everyone, regardless of gender, the opportunity to discuss how they would approach the definition of sexual consent. This will allow for many different viewpoints and ideas that may not have been previously imagined, and thus give sexual consent a more coherent overall definition. But how could we, as students, come together and discuss this topic? For many people, mostly men, we never really think about the consequences of sexual assault. So, by providing forums to discuss not only the consequences of sexual assault, but also sexual consent, we as students will be more informed and united if we are all on the same page. I know from experience that by discussing a problem, especially if it is a controversial topic, and finding ways to help resolve it, a deeper and more accommodating solution can be found. This will also allow others to better understand each other's points of view and help bring more people together. Overall, by providing a place where students of both genders can talk openly and without judgment, perhaps sexual consent can be given a concrete definition and students will be much more open to discussing the issue. While writing this article, I kept thinking that if people of both genders talked openly about sexual assault and helped discuss it... middle of paper ... sexual assault doesn't mean all women will , because sexual assault occurs more often than it is falsely accused. Why is sexual assault not discussed openly and without shame? Well, that's because many people view sexual assault as a stigma, largely imposed on women. However, when this view of sexual assault and women is finally rejected, we can truly begin to end the problem of sexual assault on college campuses. By providing programs that allow students to openly discuss what they believe to be sexual consent and providing an explicit definition of sexual consent, as well as urging colleges to take action against those who commit sexual assault, we can start to combat this problem. Who knows, maybe one day soon, sexual assault will no longer be a significant issue that students have to deal with..