April is Sexual Assault Awareness month, and today is National Denim Day! Participate by wearing blue jeans and letting people know that you believe that there is no excuse for Sexual Assault.
What is Denim Day?
In 1999 an Italian Supreme Court
overturned the conviction of a 45 year old driving instructor for the rape of
his 18 year old student. The reason cited was the girl’s clothing. It was
determined that because she wore blue jeans the instructor could not have
removed them without assistance, therefore she must have consented. People
everywhere were outraged and within hours prominent women within the legal
community were walking the courthouse in blue jeans to protest the decision.
Since that time Denim
Day in LA and the USA was born. Peace Over Violence, the agency
behind Denim Day, centers this campaign around the fact that a woman’s choice
of clothing is no excuse for rape.
Share a picture of you in your blue jeans taking a stand against Sexual Violence!
3 comments:
Thanks for hosting this link up, Danielle. The more we know, the more power we power we reclaim ;-)
Yay! I'm so glad this is a thing that's getting press. And you look adorable in those jeans. :D
WOW, i didnt know the full history that created Denim Day. Very interesting. Thats crazy! Good for you on getting involved.
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