Education Ends Oppression Week

"Education Against Oppression Week" Different clubs, students and faculty members unite on campus to highlight and combat the various prevalent forms of oppression in the post-modern era. Topics being discussed are homophobia, Islamophobia, racism, sexism and discrimination against the disabled or handicapped. The week consists of students wearing signs with facts on oppression at the beginning of the week. The students will be outside so the student body can see the different facts and will stand amongst student created artwork that makes a statement about oppression. Spoken word poetry and acoustic song playing will also be happening simultaneously. Day 2 Is an open forum discussion on the nature vs nurture debate in terms of homosexuality. A student panel will be assembled and also be asked questions by the student body, pertaining to LGBTQ issues. Day 3 International Club sets up booths letting people know about different global issues and cultures. GSA will be giving away free white t-shirts that the student body will decorate in black sharpie with statements against oppression. Day 4 Student and Faculty speeches on the various forms of oppression and creating a cutlture of peace. Day 5 Oppression against womyn workshops presented by Feminist Unite and Rape Awareness workshops. Benefit concert held in the evening, bands will play in their support of equality for everyone. Workshops included education on varied social issues such as Same Sex Rape, Abuse of Womyn across the World and creating a culture of peace. All week students will distributing self made, pamphlets and fliers with information.