Here are a few options for your consideration:
state verb: 3rd person present: states; past tense: stated; past participle: stated; gerund or present participle: stating
- express something definitely or clearly in speech or writing.
synonyms: express, voice, utter, put into words, declare, affirm, assert; see, Google state
In your example: To state [or, Stating] that rape culture is an environment where emotional and physical violence against women is the norm is, in a way, normalizing and excusing sexist behaviors and beliefs.
assert verb: gerund or present participle: asserting
state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.
synonyms: declare, maintain, contend, argue, state; see, Google assert
In your example: To assert [or, Asserting ] that rape culture is an environment where emotional and physical violence against women is the norm is, in a way, normalizing and excusing sexist behaviors and beliefs.
characterize verb: gerund or present participle: characterizing
- describe the distinctive nature or features of.
synonyms: distinguish, make distinctive, mark, typify; see, Google characterize
In your example: To characterize [or, Characterizing ] rape culture as an environment where emotional and physical violence against women is the norm is, in a way, normalizing and excusing sexist behaviors and beliefs."
Best Answer
Minimalist/minimalistic is used to describe art or design stripped to its essential or fundamental features and may be a good way of describing your redesign.