The Vagina Monologues

Her movement has brought great insight into the life of those who have felt domestic violence in their lives raising millions of dollars for women’s centers and domestic violence groups. But along with the acclaim has come criticism. Camille Paglia an American social critic, author and teacher. She is a professor of humanities and media studies at the University of Arts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She feels that the monologues has tuned Valentine’s Day (V-Day) from a very romantic holiday into a grisly reminder of rape and incest. Betty Dodson, Ph.D. a feminist an American sex educator, author, and artist. She is widely known as a pioneer in women’s sexual liberation. She feels the play is biased against males and has a very restrictive view of female sexuality. At Bucknell University this year an elderly women entered where the play was being advertised at the University and tore down everything she felt was offensive.

It definitely touches a nerve which I feel is good. The Vagina monologues is getting its message across to millions of women to take control of their lives. I felt the girls did an excellent job of getting their point across not only about the violence but also of the love that can be found when a woman is treated properly. I encourage men and women to take a chance and go a reading to support V-Day until the violence stops. This is what The One Arts and Entertainment Magazine is all about. We are trying to get the word out through education, workshops, and materials through out the Susquehanna valley. The Sharon Fisher Basset Memorial Fund is dedicated to raising community awareness concerning domestic violence, sexual abuse, sexual assault and their connection to eating disorders. This awareness can be achieved through educating individuals, families, schools, universities, civic organizations and communities on local, regional, and national levels. By promoting, organizing and financially supporting forums, lectures, workshops and other community programs we believe that a deeper consciousness can be gained on all levels, attitudes can be enlightened, healthier choices can be made and lives can be changed. Please help us by making your donation today until the violence stops.