Dr. Drews
WMST 1101
15 March 2013
Major Project Annotation
Scholarly
Stepteau-Watson, Desiree. "Infusing Student Activism Into The College Curriculum: A Report Of A Service-Learning Project To Bring Awareness To Sexual Violence." College Student Journal 46.4 (2012): 788-794.Web.
This report, thoroughly details an interaction project very similar to the one I am apart of. The report includes research, going into depth, concerning sexual assault on college campuses all over the United States, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and even the event “Take Back the Night”. The history and motives of awareness seeking speakers, professors, and concerned community members are also given defined. The embracing of service learning to produce more knowledge throughout campus along with other methods to engage and educate college communities, has lead to a wide spread awareness with prospect of future capabilities.
Martin, Sandra L., “Original Article: “Women’s Sexual Orientations and Their Experiences of Sexual Assault Before and During University.” In Women’s Health. 21(3) (2011):199-205. Science Direct.
This article surveys and correlates the relationship between sexual orientation and sexual assault experiences in universities. Providing my report with statistical value and promoting why all women, despite sexual orientations,are victims and should be represented. The article also reports women having an increased likelihood of being sexually assaulted during college than before.
Non-Scholarly
Archambault, Stacy. "National: SHORT TAKES." Ms Magazine 2013: 17-.ProQuest Research Library.Web.
This article from Ms Magazine provides injustices around the nation that have lead to movements such as “Take Back the Night”. This article also provides information about laws that have been passed towards helping women, primarily raped women in uniform.
Speakers during Sexual Awareness Week discuss and attempt to open the eyes of the community to raise much needed awareness these topics.
Day, Anna Therese, and Lauren Wolfe. "Women in Waiting." Ms Magazine 2013: 20-1. ProQuest Research Library. Web.
This article gives an example of how activism of sexual abuse has affected Syria. It is being called a revolution for rights against sexual abuse for women, men, and children. The center does a lot to help its community even against militia odds, assisting many people, unwilling to stop until change has come about. I believe it correlates to my project due to the amount of raised awareness against military men targeting women, also embodying what change can follow when you stand firmly and unite.
