Abstract
Sexual violence prevention is increasingly adopting a gender-neutral framework. This is in part due to a shift to include men and diverse genders and sexualities in the sexual violence space. However, this gender-neutral approach is at odds with the gendered nature of sexual violence and poses the question: does omitting gender from discussions of sexual violence stall prevention efforts? This chapter focuses on how to balance the tension between the need for inclusivity with the gendered nature of sexual violence. To begin, the chapter considers how the place of gender has shifted in sexual violence prevention programs. It then outlines how feminist sexual violence theory focuses on and centers on gender. From there, it turns to explore critiques of these theories, tracing literature that calls for inclusion of victims of all genders. Finally, the chapter argues that through embracing the gendered nature of sexual violence, we can be inclusive of all victims while targeting the cultural scaffolding of sexual violence.