measuring women's worth

Sara Meehan artifact

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/rendezview/are-you-a-prude-or-a-whore-this-measuring-guide-has-the-answer/story-fnpug1jf-1227277832672​

Lily Myers "Shrinking Women"

This was my artifact, slam poetry at its finest.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQucWXWXp3k

-John Murphy

feminist artifact (Samantha Reese)

#YesAllWomen

Because my cousin shared 3 rape experiences she had
And on all three occasions
She was wearing sweats and was brutally beaten

So there goes your excuse
That my tight dress was asking for it
It might have escaped your attention,
But I don’t wake up in the mornings,
And put on a skirt thinking,
Will this get me raped?
I don’t put on a tank top hoping,
Maybe this one will.

#YesAllWomen

Because in school, they teach us that our bodies are offensive.

They pull us from classrooms
And hallways
Demanding if we have longer shorts,
Or even a sweater,
Reminding us that the boys are distracted,
That the boys go wild for a peeking shoulder,
Or the sight of a sun burned thigh,
Because their education is more important than ours.

#YesAllWomen

Because white men in pressed suits,
Expensive watches hanging from their wrists,
Red faces glinting with arrogance,
Have more say over my body than I do.

Because those same men,
Quoting the Bible and fake statistics,
Have never shed blood,
As a twisted sacrifice for being a woman.

Because those same men,
Have never walked the streets,
Fearing for their lives,
Clinging to keys between their fingers like a lifeline
With pepper spray in their bags,
Ready for someone to feel entitled to their body.

#YesAllWomen

Because when a man says no to us,
It is a fault in OUR character.
It is because we are not
Thin, tan, or perky enough for HIM.

Because when WE say no to a man,
Its still a fault in OUR character,
We are the cold, ruthless bitch,
Saying no to the nice guy,
Who offered to buy us a drink,
And Who complimented our hair.

#YesAllWomen

Because a UCSB entitled nine-teen year old boy,
Can record a video
Of his plans to shoot down all the
“Blond bimbos who denied him his right,”
And then do so,
Only to have his actions excused by the media,
Claiming he was depressed,
Instead of admitting that male entitlement is dangerous.

#YesAllWomen

Because I am done being silenced
And I am done being polite.
I am done sitting by
And watching
As a country hypocritically cries
Equality and justice
But doesn’t have equal pay
Lets men make decisions for a woman’s body
And blames the victim for the actions of a rapist.

#YesAllWomen

Because our NO won’t be enough one day.

#YesAllWomen

Because I wasn’t asking for it.

#YesAllWomen

Because “Boys Will Be Boys,” is still an excuse

#YesAllWomen

Because “Not All Men Are Like That,” is still a defense.

#YesAllWomen

Because enough blood has been spilled.

#YesAllWomen

Because I am sixteen years old, and I am so afraid, when I shouldn’t have to be.

International Women's Day!

Here is a advertisement I made to present International Women's Day which happens annually on March 8th.  I also shared some history on IWD which got its beginnings in Russia where women began a strike for "bread and peace" in response to the death over 2 million Russian soldiers in war. Opposed by political leaders the women continued to strike until four days later the Czar was forced to abdicate and the provisional Government granted women the right to vote. The date the women's strike commenced was Sunday 23 February on the Julian calendar then in use in Russia. This day on the Gregorian calendar in use elsewhere was 8 March. So that is why we celebrate on March 8th. To find events local to your area just use http://www.internationalwomensday.com, their site includes a section where people around the world can post events going on. So next March 8th do not forget to celebrate all the great women in your life and all the great women around the world! #transnationalfeminism 

"Love is all you need"

Hey all, I've attached a video that was shared with me by a peer in one of my philosophy classes. It is an extremely powerful and moving video and has really given me perspective on things I have never had to deal with. This video gives the perspective of a world where heterosexuals are the minority and it focuses on a young girl who begins to like one of the boys in her class and it is seen as forbidden. I highly recommend this video but I will give a fair warning that it is very difficult to watch at points and is very emotional but that is why I believe it is such a great video. Hope you guys enjoy it and learn something from it as I did!

- Alcides

https://youtu.be/3ROXTFfkcfo