I believe there are some key ways to help solve the problem of sexual violence on college campuses. Just like the “Yes Means Yes” law enacted in California, I believe that a concrete definition of what sexual consent entails and a quick and effective response by universities to reports of sexual violence will help reduce the risk of sexual violence. But who should be the one to define what sexual consent is? Well, I believe the most effective approach to this question is to give everyone of all genders the opportunity to discuss how they would approach defining sexual consent. This will allow for many different views and ideas that may not have been thought of before and, therefore, giving sexual consent an overall more coherent definition. But how could we, as college students, all come together and discuss this topic? Many people, especially men, never think deeply about the consequences of sexual violence. Therefore, by providing forums to discuss not only the consequences of sexual violence, 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 a controversial one, and finding ways to help solve it, it is possible to find a deeper and more accommodating solution. It 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 sexes can speak openly and without judgment, perhaps sexual consent can be given a concrete definition and college students will be much more open to discussing the issue. As I was writing this article, I kept thinking that if people of both genders talk openly about sexual violence and help discuss... middle of paper... sexual violence that doesn't mean all women will do it, because violence sexual activity occurs more often than it is falsely accused of having occurred. Why isn't sexual violence discussed openly and without shame? Well, it's because many people see sexual violence as a stigma, which is largely attributed to women. However, when this view of sexual violence and women is finally abandoned, then we can truly begin to put an end to the problem of sexual violence on college campuses. By developing programs that allow for openness among students to discuss what they believe sexual consent is and providing an explicit definition of sexual consent, as well as universities taking action against those who commit sexual violence, we can begin to combat the problem. Who knows, maybe one day soon sexual violence may no longer be a major issue facing college and university students.