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Workshop: Gender: Nature or Nurture?
Wednesday, February 17th |Hammer Health Science Center LL 107, 6:00 7:00PM
Whats your personal history related to gender? How did you learn to be the gender you are? Come
think and talk about gender facts and myths, and about who benefits (and doesnt) in the
nature/nurture debate in a workshop that enthusiastically engages feminist critique. Led by Tara
Abrol.
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Workshop: Media Matters: Analyzing Messages from Bud Light to Bloomingdales
Monday, February 22nd | Lerner, Room 555, 4:00-5:30 PM
In the world of pop-up and banner ads, we are surrounded by multimedia trying to influence our
thinking and purchasing. But what do some ad campaigns tell us about gender and sexual violence?
This media literacy workshop explores the impact of print media on societys view of sexual
violence, and how the media could be used to cultivate a culture of gender equity and nonviolence. Led by Sexual Violence Response staff and volunteers.
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Film: Hip Hop: Beyond the Beats and Rhymes
Wednesday, February 24th | Butler Library Room 203, 6:00 8:00 PM
An acclaimed film by a lifelong hip-hop fan and former college quarterback, Hip-Hop examines the
gender politics of hip-hop music, masculinity and manhood. Aired widely on PBSs Independent
Lens, it has been called one of the most important black films of the decade by MSNBC. More:
http://www.bhurt.com/films/view/hip_hop_beyeond_beatsand_rhymes
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Workshop: Sex in the Digital Age
Friday, February 26th | Buell Hall, 3:30- 5:30 PM
What is safer sexting? How do you manage your mobile and media? This workshop examines online
hookups and the role of technology in sex today, including analyses of sexts and real-world
examples of poor communication. Led by Francisco Ramirez.
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Workshop: Step Up & Get SAVI, Part II: Preventing Sexual Assault/Violence through
Bystander Intervention
Sunday, February 28th| Lerner Room 555, 3:00-4:30PM
Building upon the knowledge and skills presented in the Step UP! & Get SAVI program held during
NSOP 2015, this interactive session explores bystander intervention as it relates to intimate partner
violence, as well as warning signs of abusive behaviors and what to do if you observe/witness an
abusive relationship. Students will learn dynamics and realities of intimate partner violence,
effective strategies for bystander intervention, and about resources and services available at
Columbia. Led by Sexual Violence Response staff and volunteers.
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Film: Miss Representation
Wednesday, March 9th | Butler Library Room 203, 6:00 8:00 PM
An official selection at Sundance and many other film festivals, Miss Representation looks sharply at
the ways gender stereotypes in mainstream media and culture underrepresent women in positions
of power and influence. Presenting startling facts and stories, the film also features striking
interviews with Katie Couric, Rosario Dawson, Margaret Cho, Condoleezza Rice, Rachel Maddow,
and Nancy Pelosi. More: http://therepresentationproject.org/film/miss-representation/about-thefilm/#synopsis
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