Semester Project; Sexual Violence

My project is on Sexual Violence. I took it upon myself to make a news article including grotesque images to amplify the seriousness of the cause. I included two testimonies of women who have been victims of rape. One was very recent and I am sure you all are familiar with Karina Vetrano. She and her father jogged together and the one night her father didn't accompany her she was raped and murdered. There is still not much information on what happened to her but that is why I decided on this topic because there are so many women who live through grotesque moments like these and don't live to tell. Their name and face just becomes another one on the list of victims. I also chose to include a story of a women who was living through sexual violence in her marriage, and how her husband constantly abused her. Sexual Violence can happen in any setting and with any relationship. I want to spread awareness because for 90% of women being raped is a super high percentage and has to decrease for the sake of respect and safety. I have done research to seek for artists who used their talent to help spread awareness on this cause and ways to stop it. One of which stood out to me the most was Jennifer Koren. Her project consisted of the hashtag #ithappenedtometoo. The hashtag allowed it to be spread all over the internet. It was a way for women to share their stories anonymously and speak their minds. This then caused other women to open up. Million and millions of people would read the narratives of what other people would post and share it with friends. The experiences served as a wake up call. The fact that it was anonymous allowed women to express their abuse detail by detail which meant the readers would have a feel of what has happened and feel the pain the woman has felt. I didn't want to post this as a website for the clear indication that now-a-days people will ask just for likes and think that's support but honestly it's not. I want to make my project a physical one. The one anyone can touch and can't just swipe to exit.