Kelly Wallace writes about a compelling new campaign that is targeted to generate awareness about sexual assault. The method of delivery is quite compelling, as girls, boys, college students, and others do not speak in front of the camera but merely hold up signs for conveying powerful messages against this problem.
Wise Owl Safety Takeaways:
- In a striking new public service announcement trying to change the conversation about sexual assault
- Other posters include statements and questions such as “Don’t wear short skirts” and “Were you drunk
- Cece, a 17-year-old high school senior, is showcased with a sign that asks, “Well, what were you wearing that night
“We often forget or fail to recognize that words are just as harmful as institutions, Cece said. Comments such as the ones in the video represent a form of “systematic oppression,” she believes.”
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Read more: http://www.cnn.com/2016/09/22/health/sexual-assault-changing-conversation-before-college/
