Project Respect brings together youth and adults to create awareness and dialogue about sexualized violence by encouraging critical thinking about root causes such as gender expectations and stereotypes, systems of power, and the ongoing colonization of the lands and systems we live in.
words to the beat by arithmetic (aka Brandon, age 17) time to rip it can’t get timed respect crew pushes it to the limit. why do we say this is gay? why do we say this guy’s a fag? labels that could scar someone for life and rip them out of the light. I’m as…
By Kristy You said it wouldn’t hurt, But I still feel the pain. You told me I would love it, But how come I didn’t? You told me everyone does it, But why do I feel alone? You said you were just joking, But how come it feels like you aren’t? But things have changed…
In the hotter months, I like to go to the beach. Not because I’m a strong swimmer (in fact I am a terrible swimmer), but when I do try to go swimming, it can be very uncomfortable. Peeling off my layers of protective clothing, clothing that makes my legs look the way I want, forever…
by Lissa I am aware I’ve been taught I now know what to do I will not be silenced or keep silent I will teach my learnings to others I know and have the faith that I I am able to make a change I will stand my ground I know that as long as…
By Laura, age 16 You try and convince me I am nothing, just a worthless ‘thing’ to be toyed with. You label me in order to have control over me, but your words cannot cage me. I will not be beaten down with this torment I do not deserve. I am not yours to treat…
by Ling Who is the girl crying in the rain? Why is she crying? Why is there confusion in her eyes? Oh…I know who she is. She is another me, The fragile, insecure me-a follower I’m shivering in the cruel reality Alien voices penetrating like needles Telling me what to do Imply, As long as…