black people history

According to the Domestic Violence Resource Center, nearly three out of four Americans know someone who is or has been a victim of domestic violence. That victim could be your mother, sister, aunt, niece, cousin or friend. What does this say about American Society? There are too many victims of domestic violence; moreover there are exorbitant amounts of bystanders not intervening to help these victims. As bystanders their silence ultimately gives the oppressors consensus to continue the act of domestic violence. Awareness has to be brought towards violence against women, and there should not be one soul whose story is not heard. All women should speak up and not be left unheard. Not everyone’s voice has been silenced there are people, organizations and groups who advocate for the welfare and equality of women. Affective forms of social protest can be demonstrated through the works “Ain’t I a Woman?” Delivered by Sojourner Truth, “For Men Who Still Don’t Get It” by Carol Deible, Excerpts from the Tenth Anniversary Edition of The Vagina monologues written by Eve Ensler, Organizations such as the Slut Walk and the Film “Crime after Crime” directed by Yoav Potash. It is of the upmost importance to bring awareness and put a stop to rape, murders, beatings, verbal abuse and oppression towards women in America. The Preface and Introduction of the Vagina Monologues written by Eve Ensler both give an explanation to why she chooses to write the play and what progression the play has made. Vagina Monologues is a play written based on the interviews she had with a diverse group of over two hundred women about their vaginas. It is her belief to break down the taboo connected to the word vagina. According to Ms. Ensler the word Vagina stirs up anxiety, awkwardness, contempt, and disgust a valid point. She explains that if there is something you do not acknowledge, see or remember it becomes a secret. And secrets often create fear and shameful myths. Her