Flowers

Kontos, Alexandra

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Title

Flowers

Author(s)

Kontos, Alexandra

Issue Date

2018

Keyword(s)

• Flowers
• Poetry

Abstract

We live in a society which begs us to fit neatly into boxes. We are taught there is one “right” way to be pretty, smart, and successful. When we fall outside of those perceived norms, we often face prejudice. I find that, as a woman, these expectations are specific to my sexuality. As a future social work practitioner, it is my goal to stand up stronger and speak up louder against the slut-shaming, body-shaming, and sexualizing that women are constantly fighting to escape on a daily basis. “Flowers” is a poem I wrote in response to the realization that the words we speak and the judgments we make quickly turn into the culture we create for ourselves. I not only wrote about the issues faced by a woman, like myself, living in a rape culture, but I also discuss the pain and stigmatization faced by anyone who does not “live up” to society’s expectations of them. My hope is “Flowers” and the video that goes along with it will help people to recognize the impact a rape culture has, and they will be inspired to stand up against it with love and kindness.

Publisher

University of Illinois School of Social Work

Type of Resource

text

Language

en

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Copyright 2018 Alexandra Kontos

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