Chung Shan Medical University Faculty and Students Wear Denim to Stand Against Image-Based Sexual Violence
Faculty and students of Chung Shan Medical University participated in "International Denim Day" by wearing denim and signing a message board on campus, expressing solidarity with victims of sexual violence. This initiative aims to raise awareness about the increasing severity of image-based sexual violence and prevent victims from feeling isolated.
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(Central News Agency reporter Chao Li-yen, Taichung, 29th) Faculty and students of Chung Shan Medical University responded to "International Denim Day" today by wearing denim outfits and signing a message area set up on campus, writing slogans for gender equality to actively support victims of sexual violence.
Chung Shan Medical University today issued a press release stating that "International Denim Day" originated from a controversial sexual assault ruling in Italy in 1992. At that time, the court acquitted the perpetrator, reasoning that due to the victim wearing tight jeans, the act could not have occurred without consent, causing international outrage. Subsequently, people began wearing denim as a form of protest, gradually forming an advocacy day on the last Wednesday of April each year.
Vice President Sung Hsien-ying of Chung Shan Medical University stated that in recent years, cases of child sexual exploitation imagery and public space candid photography have been frequent, and the problem of image-based sexual violence is becoming increasingly severe. Some cases are even accompanied by personal data leakage and illegal sales, causing long-term harm to victims. Victims often bear high psychological pressure and social isolation, and some even dare not seek help. The university hopes to convey support and companionship through flash mob response actions, so victims no longer feel alone.
During the event, faculty and students held signs such as "Stand by You," "You Are Not Alone," and "Stop Image-Based Sexual Violence," expressing their stance, and jointly posed for photos with gestures symbolizing rejection and protection, building consensus on gender equality within the campus.
Chung Shan Medical University began its "Gender Equality Week" series of activities on the 27th. The activities include gender equality themed lectures, exploring love marketology, appearance anxiety, and diverse aesthetics, analyzing power, boundaries, and self-identity in emotional interactions; and guiding students to reflect on how systems promote gender equality through the movie "On the Basis of Sex." (Editor: Lee Shu-hua) 1150429
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(Central News Agency reporter Chao Li-yen, Taichung, 29th) Faculty and students of Chung Shan Medical University responded to "International Denim Day" today by wearing denim outfits and signing a message area set up on campus, writing slogans for gender equality to actively support victims of sexual violence.
Chung Shan Medical University today issued a press release stating that "International Denim Day" originated from a controversial sexual assault ruling in Italy in 1992. At that time, the court acquitted the perpetrator, reasoning that due to the victim wearing tight jeans, the act could not have occurred without consent, causing international outrage. Subsequently, people began wearing denim as a form of protest, gradually forming an advocacy day on the last Wednesday of April each year.
Vice President Sung Hsien-ying of Chung Shan Medical University stated that in recent years, cases of child sexual exploitation imagery and public space candid photography have been frequent, and the problem of image-based sexual violence is becoming increasingly severe. Some cases are even accompanied by personal data leakage and illegal sales, causing long-term harm to victims. Victims often bear high psychological pressure and social isolation, and some even dare not seek help. The university hopes to convey support and companionship through flash mob response actions, so victims no longer feel alone.
During the event, faculty and students held signs such as "Stand by You," "You Are Not Alone," and "Stop Image-Based Sexual Violence," expressing their stance, and jointly posed for photos with gestures symbolizing rejection and protection, building consensus on gender equality within the campus.
Chung Shan Medical University began its "Gender Equality Week" series of activities on the 27th. The activities include gender equality themed lectures, exploring love marketology, appearance anxiety, and diverse aesthetics, analyzing power, boundaries, and self-identity in emotional interactions; and guiding students to reflect on how systems promote gender equality through the movie "On the Basis of Sex." (Editor: Lee Shu-hua) 1150429
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