SL Blog #1

SL Blog #1 Week of Nov.9^th, 2011

Activism:

During this week I helped out and tabled. It was very interesting to see how all the information that they had out. By passing out pamphlets, pins, and even condoms I learned something myself. We tabled by the student union and spoke to as many students that passed by. Some were very interested to see what our table was about and were very kind to listen to what we had to say. It was good to see many students both females and males stop by and ask for information. The only problem was that we couldn’t get everyone to stop and then there are those that just don’t agree with what we have to say. Overall I think a lot was accomplished with the time we had. My suggestions for the other week is just to try to get the students attention more so they become aware and possibly join the organization.

Reflection:

This week’s work relates to the chapter of Women’s Sexuality chapter in the Women’s Lives Multicultural Perspectives text (WLMP). The passage that I was focusing on was talking about the activism that helps educated women and men on “sexuality and health” (p.159). “…organizations, and women’s studies programs where they link their knowledge and experiences of oppression based on sexuality with other oppressions” (p.160). After reading this and working with my community partner it convinces me more that it is a must to have groups, and classes that deal with women’s sexuality. It is important for young women and women of any age to become informed of their bodies. But, it also can help educate the men. I think my community partner want to educate students and show t hem that they are not alone and that they have options and the right to make decisions for their own bodies. I think that by working towards this and as members becoming educated we are doing more for the community around us. The more we know the more we are going to care and take action. As said in the WLMP text “feminists have engaged in heated arguments about women’s sexuality agency in patriarchal cultures” (p.156). As a group they are working on changing how society is treating women’s sexuality.

Reciprocity:

In return from helping my community partner I think I am gaining the proper knowledge to inform myself as well as others. Every day I learn more and become more involved and aware of what is truly going on in our society. I feel I can go out and help someone that may need advice and, show them that they can have their opinions even though not everyone may agree. Giving education on sexual health can be one of the most important things women can receive. It is vital that they are informed well and know they are not alone.

Works Cited:

Kirk, Gwyn, and Margo Okazawa-Rey. Women’s Lives Multicultural Perspectives 5th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2010.