A New Theatrical Experience - The Vagina Monologues

Well. In recognition of Domestic Violence Month, some of my communication faculty got together and performed readings of The Vagina Monologues. As the chair, I was obligated to go, but it was a profitable, if not enjoyable experience.

It caused me to go watch some of them on YouTube actually performed by Eve Ensler. I have since learned performing these pieces is an annual event at many colleges and universities.

I found them . . . .let's just say, raw. I cringed a lot, although I also laughed against my will, especially at the angry vagina one.  It was performed in a very dry manner by an older faculty member and the foul language was incongruous to her. But there's a difference between laughing because it's shocking and laughing because it's funny (it was both).

The one about rape victims in Bosnia had the most impact. Rape as a weapon of war is so prevalent, and the most recent recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize is a doctor who works with these victims, since their lives and bodies are so destroyed.

That's why I have trouble with a woman saying that a comment about her butt looking good is a form of rape. However, I add this later, it is still a form of violation.

So, I got an education on how other women outside of my world view see their reproductive organs! I needed it, no matter how uncomfortable it made me feel.

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