Discussion List for campus-based and allied personnel working to end gender-based violence on campus.

["Juliette Grimmett" <>]

Hello all-
 
I know i have addressed this before, but I unfortunately (and maybe for the 
first time!) don't agree with Ben here.  Unless there have been significant 
changes to this program, and in talking to other campus folks with my same 
concern, there have not been, this program to me, is very dangerous.  It 
sends the message that rape is mostly about miscommunication-even it's title 
(sex signals) implies this.  Another office brought this to the campus I used 
to work at and it was a total disaster.  students were offended and didn't 
think it was funny.  I believe it focuses too much on "reasoning" why a man 
would rape (they didn't get it, they're confused, etc. garbage) and how women 
need to be more direct, garbage, etc.  and then rape wouldn't happen.  We 
know in doing this work, and also validated by lisak's research that it isn't 
these poor guys that don't get it.  
 
i already wrote to Dr. Fairchild with these thoughts and this information, 
but if others are interested, I would recommend bringing in the following 
group instead - they are amazing! http://www.alongwalkhome.org/programs.htm ;
 
i am sure we could pull up an archived discussion about this too - i remember 
this from the past...
 
peace and in solidarity,
 
juliette
 

Are you an NCSU student interested in being a Sexual & Relationship Violence 
Peer Educator?  Join The Movement.Application can be found online at 
www.ncsu.edu/themovement 

 
Juliette Grimmett, MPH
Rape Prevention Education Coordinator
NC State University
Women's Center
3120 Talley Student Center
Campus BOX 7306
Raleigh, NC 27695-7306
Office: (919) 513-3232
24 Hour Sexual Violence Hotline: (919)618-RAPE (7273)
Fax: (919) 515-1066
email: 

 ( http://www.ncsu.edu/womens_center ;) 
PConsider the environment before printing this email or the attachment. 


>>> "Ben Atherton-Zeman" 
>>> <>
>>>  7/1/2009 9:46 AM >>>
I have emailed to Dr. Fairchild off list, but wanted to answer her question 
about Catharsis Productions and their play, "Sex Signals."  I've seen it many 
times, and am in awe of how interactive it is, how funny it is, and how 
effective it is.  

"Sex Signals" uses improvisational comedy to overcome audience defensiveness 
and boredom, and they do it extremely well.  I've seen huge audiences of 
students at Orientation, mandated athletes, members of the Greek system, and 
military officials captivated by the two actors playing the roles on stage.  
Almost in a stealth fashion, the actors end up raising many of the most 
important issues regarding sexual assault, consent, male and female 
communication regarding dating and sex - all the while, keeping the audience 
entertained and laughing while learning.  

If you bring "Sex Signals" to your college or your community, you won't be 
disappointed.  And you'll probably want to bring them back every year.  

Until the violence stops, Ben.  

Ben Atherton-Zeman, Maynard, MA USA
Actor, Comedian, Feminist and Husband
Presenting a One-Man Play: "Voices of Men," http://www.voicesofmen.org ;(video 
clips available)
For booking information, please call 978-897-3619

Should we move Domestic Violence Awareness Month from October to either May 
or September?  Take the survey at 
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=rATVQM4FsDGzLhTnRXhrKg_3d_3d ;
_______________________________________________
SAPC mailing list

 
https://list.mail.virginia.edu/mailman/listinfo/sapc