Not a fan of Valentine's Day? Go see a University production of the Vagina Monologues
So, I know that the Vagina Monologues can be a hot-button topic, but I find it hard to argue going to see productions of it during February. For those who are not aware, the Monologues can be put on by any college campus/community theatre during the month of February royalty-free, as long as they donate the proceeds to a battered women's shelter/rape crisis center/women's charity/etc.
Check out your area to see if anyone is participating in what is now known as the V-Day movement. A $10 theatre ticket can mean the difference between a woman or child being saved.
Taken from v-day.org:
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V-Day is an organized response against violence toward women.
V-Day is a vision: We see a world where women live safely and freely.
V-Day is a demand: Rape, incest, battery, genital mutilation and sexual slavery must end now.
V-Day is a spirit: We believe women should spend their lives creating and thriving rather than surviving or recovering from terrible atrocities.
V-Day is a catalyst: By raising money and consciousness, it will unify and strengthen existing anti-violence efforts. Triggering far-reaching awareness, it will lay the groundwork for new educational, protective, and legislative endeavors throughout the world.
V-Day is a process: We will work as long as it takes. We will not stop until the violence stops.
Re: Not a fan of Valentine's Day? Go see a University production of the Vagina Monolo
YES!!!!! I'm so glad this was mentioned... I've been a big fan of the V-day alternative for years... i heart eve ensler. There should also be candlelight ceremonies on campuses nationwide demonstrating solidarity against domestic violence.
Re: Not a fan of Valentine's Day? Go see a University production of the Vagina Monolo
I went last year. It was fantastic! I want to see it this year but I can't find a date when my Uni's having the performance.
Don't forget to pick up vagina-like candy! My Uni makes Vulva-pops. They come in chocolate and white chocolate. Yum!