After 12 Is Not Lunch
The expression “after 12 is lunch” has been used in Tobago for many years, primarily by men, to indicate that they are willing to have sex with a girl once she passes the age of 12 years. In fact, the expression assumes that a 12-year-old girl is sexually mature and available, and this is especially so if the girl’s physical development is more noticeable.
This video series explores how girls are sometimes seen as sexual objects following puberty and consequently, how this often motivates a continued cycle of abuse and sexual violence. The series looks at various aspects of gender-based violence in Tobago and offers some insight into how it can be addressed.
This video series explores how girls are sometimes seen as sexual objects following puberty and consequently, how this often motivates a continued cycle of abuse and sexual violence. The series looks at various aspects of gender-based violence in Tobago and offers some insight into how it can be addressed.
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The TESTIMONIAL is based on a TRUE STORY as told to us by a survivor in Tobago.
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The video (parts 1 and 2) has been produced from the actual account of the report.
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