PS Homework 2

 

This image is from the section of the People's Portfolio called Sexual Violence in the Congo. It is a picture of two women standing together holding hands, standing for women empowerment. As a young woman, it is always a concern that I could be taken advantage of simply because I am not as strong or powerful as my male counterparts. In regards to sexual violence in general, it is such a sensitive topic regardless of your gender. 

I am lucky enough to not have had to experience moments of being in danger in regards to sexual violence, but am well aware that so many others have. Many things come along with being a victim of sexual violence. Things such as PTSD, stress and anxiety, guilt, shame, betrayal are all very real things that people have to deal with when falling victim to sexual violence. These things are life altering and make life much harder, especially for someone who did not chose for this terrible thing to happen to them. 












This image was taken in the Cayman Islands over Spring Break 2024. I am seen holding a starfish at Starfish Point where they take over the ground throughout the water just offshore. It is rewarding seeing nature as it is in the wild and not changed by humans. This was my first time seeing them this big, let along alive and as colorful as they were. This experience made me appreciate nature so much more than I had previous to visiting the islands. 

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