Victims and supporters of the SA prevention movement are reminded to make both a stand and a style statement during Denim Day April 16. Participants are advised to wear denim attire as a way to express solidarity, standing with victims who did not receive justice.
According to the Los Angeles activism group “Peace Over Violence,” Denim Day started after a misconduct conviction was overturned by Italy’s Supreme Court because the tightness of the victim’s jeans implied consent was involved. Since then, citizens nationwide come together to support individuals impacted by violence and the lack of proper legislative action taken against offenders.
Former United States President Donald Trump will be taken to civil court April 25 on counts of defamation after he denied accusations of SA recounted by advice columnist and author E. Jean Carroll. In patriarchal tradition, this country will be exposed to an influential person of power on trial for misconduct the day before a survivor campaign dedicated to activism against misconduct.
“When you work in a male-dominated field versus an equitable one, consent needs to be established and emphasized at all times,” said Erica Ben, the administrative support coordinator for the Ethnic and Women’s Studies department at Cal Poly Pomona.
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