Exodus Cry Project

Gender Media students in front of the bags that they packed to give to Exodus Cry in their outreach project to women and children who are involved in prostitution or sex trafficking.

Around the World Presentations

Students presented information about the issues men and women face worldwide, including the gender pay gap, violence against women, the status of the LGBTQ community, maternity/paternity leave, etc. Although there are continuing issues of inequality, it is also obvious that these issues are being discussed and debated around the world.  Post your reflections in the comment section below.

Guest Speaker From Exodus Cry

On Tuesday the class heard a passionate presentation from Helen Taylor of Exodus Cry, a Kansas City based organization that works to get women and children out of the sex trade. Helen is also an artist, who uses her work to bring attention to these issues  There is a short documentary about her "In Her Shoes" art stories: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaYMdlw8_AY&t=2s

Check out their website www.exoduscry.com   They are also on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
I posted some additional information and links to films in the Modules Tab of your Canvas course.

Guest Speaker - Jennifer Green

Our guest speaker, Avila alum Jennifer Green, spoke to the class about the neurobiology of patients who have experienced sexual trauma or other life traumas.

Donations for Hope House

Thanks to all the great students who helped make this project a success. Collecting cosmetics and toiletries to donate to Hope House to help brighten the day for women seeking shelter there.

Around the World Presentations

Students presented about various gender and LGBTQ issues around the world. This gave us a lot to think about in terms of issues and situations are are similar to our own and those that seem quite a bit different from ours.

Guest Speaker - Helen Taylor

Helen Taylor, artist and activist against sex trafficking, spoke to class today about the local organization, Exodus Cry. Helen is a passionate advocate for changing the legal and cultural climate that supports and feeds the growing sex trafficking industry.