These postcards were created by women survivors of gender-based violence/hatred and others who are concerned with women’s oppression. The postcards are visual representations of lived experiences and serve to more accurately depict the empowering and disempowering experiences of women. By displaying women’s personal stories in public space, I intend to politicize women’s personal and raise awareness of women's issues in an attempt to stop acts of gender-based violence/hatred.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Week 12
e. Visual response to the prompt: "A time when you felt empowered by making a positive personal choice/change"
This reminds me of the moment when you realize that you CAN do anything you want to...and you move beyond the negative connotations that are typically associated with women.
This reminds me of the moment when you realize that you CAN do anything you want to...and you move beyond the negative connotations that are typically associated with women.
ReplyDeleteIt takes courage to speak your mind, particularly for women, when you feel inferior and that your opinions aren't valued.
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