Activism log 2

Janet Audette

Prof. Nina Perez

WST 3015

2/19

Activism Log 2

Activism: For the second week of our service learning we spent a little more hands on time. I spent a few hours completing the flyers which turned out to be somewhat frustrating in the formatting department. I feel that it was worth it however since this will be the main information piece that people have regarding our community partner project.

Reflection: Although it was sort of a headache to get all the flyers formatted, situated and essentially put together it was refreshing to accomplish it. I feel that by putting the effort into the information and publications of our project it will hopefully bring in more people. Just like the many readings in our text, activism is all about awareness and flyers are the perfect way to bring that about. This especially reminded me of the essay by Joy Harjo. In it she states that it was nearly impossible for her to learn about her body and reproductive rights since she was kept so far in the dark about things. I feel this is relate-able to our activism because we are shining a light on people who need help to escape from domestic violence.

Reciprocity: I recently visited my parents who have two shelter animals that came from pretty rough situations. They are now happy, healthy and loving animals. Being able to experience firsthand all the difference a kind person can make to the life of an animal gives me even more inspiration to get our voice heard in this activism project.

Kirk, Gwyn and Okazawa-Rey, Margo. "Three generations of Native American Women's Birth Experience." Women's Lives Multicultural Perspectives. 5th Ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2010. 239-242.