Millions of women have experienced sexual violence in their lives. These sexual violence cases have led to different scales of movements worldwide. From the Reclaim the Night movement of the 1970s to more recent movements such as the MeToo and Nirbhaya movements. In previous research, it has shown that when women break the silence and stigma of sexual violence, more women feel inclined to do the same. Using data from the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, the survivors of sexual assault know their assailants. Leading to many social factors keeping them from sharing with people who have harmed them sexually. Fortunately, with these recent movements appearing, more women have felt a sense of empowerment to share their stories or fight for women who have decided to share their stories.
