Guest Speaker - Helen Taylor

Helen Taylor of Exodus Cry spoke to the Gender Media course about the sexual exploitation industries - sex trafficking, prostitution, and the porn industry - and the ways in which these industries operate world-wide.

Great group of students in this semester Gender Media course, who collected 29 stuffed animals to give to the children of Sunflower House, a non-profit organization with a mission to protect children from physical or sexual abuse.

Exodus Cry

Helen Taylor gave a wonderful passionate lecture about her work at Exodus Cry regarding human trafficking, both locally and internationally

Guest speaker

Jennifer Green, a forensic nurse, speaking to our class about sexual trauma. Jen shared insights from her extensive experience with victims of rape and domestic violence. 

Guest Speaker - Dasha Gajic

Today we heard from Avila's activist-in-residence, Draga Dasha Gajic, who is visiting from Banja Luka in Bosnia-Herzegovina. She is the author of three books in the field of Gender Studies, Women's history and women's heritage, as well as a book in the field of photography and street style.She is currently the Executive Directory of an NGO in her hometown, working with women and disabled youth. Pictured with the class in Thornhill Gallery, where her photography is currently being exhibited.

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.