1. Activism: I have been emailing Abigail to try and volunteer at some of the events, one of the events was cancelled and the other one I didn’t hear back about, but I will be volunteering at Veg Fest tomorrow. I also am very interested in transporting the animals; I emailed Abigail my number so hopefully I will get a call to help out. Also I might try to set up a table at Publix to raise money and awareness for Animal Safehouse.
2. Reflection: Raising awareness about domestic violence is something I strongly believe in. I don’t think people realize just how many people this actually affects. We were discussing Women’s sexuality in class this week and it made me think about how there is a double standard for men and women when it comes to sex and how some guys have that “take whatever they want whenever they want” attitude that can possibly turn violent. Heterosexuality is prescribed or natural for women and men, men are the initiators and heterosexual encounters, and men’s sexuality is assertive and in need of regular release. (Kirk and Rey, p.150)
3. Reciprocity: I haven’t been able to help out with any of the events yet or help transport animals but I know that this organization is constantly helping victims of domestic violence and it makes me feel good knowing that I have the opportunity to help them in their constant battle to raise awareness and to find homes for these animals.
Works Cited:
Kirk, Gwyn and Margo Okazawa-Rey. Women's Lives Multicultural Perspective. New York: McGraw Hill, 2010.
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