Consent Culture Calendar
2023-2024 Submissions
A Sexual Violence and Prevention Response Office (SVPRO) & WUSA Sponsored Initiative
![A diverse group of people, varying in clothing styles, body types, and genders, stands in a row. Clothes range from a hijab and robes to casual, business, and minimal wear. One person holds a sign reading “MY CLOTHES DON’T SPEAK FOR ME” as they prepare for the 2024 Consent Calendar. Everyone has red lips. A diverse group of people, varying in clothing styles, body types, and genders, stands in a row. Clothes range from a hijab and robes to casual, business, and minimal wear. One person holds a sign reading "MY CLOTHES DON'T SPEAK FOR ME" as they prepare for the 2024 Consent Calendar. Everyone has red lips.](https://8d3cdb9a.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Sagarika-Chaudhary-submission-1-1024x446.png.webp)
Sagarika Chaudhary
My artwork aims to emphasize the fact that clothing does not imply one’s willingness, or unwillingness, to engage in any form of interaction. It cannot be inferred from clothing, body language, or previous interactions, and must be clarified, in words, before the commencement of any sort of engagement. Themisconception can lead to harmful presumptions, victim-blaming, and perpetuation of harmful stereotypeswithin our community. To counteract such ingrained behaviors, continual efforts must be made to challenge and educate others on the importance of freely given consent.
In addition to enforcing a consensual atmosphere, my artwork also seeks to foster a sense of freedom and safety in terms of self-expression. It encourages students on campus to uphold themselves in a way they see fit, without worrying about the mindsets of others. The shift in thinking nurtures our growth as individuals on campus, learning to respect boundaries and cultivate trust amongst one another.
Keerthi Ramayanam
This photo clicked by me promotes recovery, respect, toughness, growth, freedom of choice, and resilience.
Chelsea Natasha J.
Gen Iozzo
Perfect sunsets
At the end of a long day
An unexpected twist
The thing that will finally put a smile on your face
Watch it sink down down
Let it remind you that even endings can be beautiful
Weep on the beach as you wave goodbye
Let the soundwaves from the water crashing
Be the arms you didn’t know you needed
And laugh as the wind whispers
“My darling, even tears have the power to keep us afloat”
Grace Kaya
If they can’t respect your “No”,
they’ll not appreciate when you say “Yes.”
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Dhriti Mehra
Jessica McCrudden
This colourful hand painting serves as a visual celebration of community.
The wide-ranging palette of colours reflects the vibrant personalities and experiences that contribute to a community’s strength and resilience. It showcases the beauty, diversity, and interconnectedness of the individuals within a collective. Through the vibrant and overlapping colours, the painting captures the spirit of unity, collaboration, and shared experiences that define a vibrant and inclusive community