Comments for UMKC Women's Center

Comment on Love Your Body Day by Lauren Anderson

Lauren Anderson — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 19:26:34 +0000

It’s sad to see how body-image is still a problem due to the influence of media. I believe that the media can be a source of influence in how a person shapes their view of their body, but people have to decide for themselves if they will look at the media around them and fall into the decision of being a stereotypical image. When you actually analyze the many times we are bombarded with images its sad. There is always images here and there, as you go along roads, along highways, and along your daily errands to this and that place. Women and men need to empower themselves and need to look towards a healthier body-image. What we see on billboards, magazines, and tv is not always true and real. These pictures that we see are mostly false in the sense that these pictures are altered and edited. We need to own ourselves in how we view our self-confidence and body-image. It takes a strong person to look passed what is given at the surface, and to understand that your body-image is beautiful according to what another person says.

Comment on Two Steps Forward, One Step Back by Lauren Anderson

Lauren Anderson — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 19:09:11 +0000

I think the situation with Saudi women is sad, and based solely off of cultural norms. So, I believe that Saudi should get back to Islamic roots, and empower women with their God-given rights. This Islamic-nation should give women their rights, and stop taking them away.

Comment on Raising Awareness by Kathy

Kathy — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:03:57 +0000

Very well written Emilie! So VERY sad nut true!!!! I totally agree with you education is key to putting a stop to this horror so many young girls and women face.
Speaking as mother of an former abused young women I am all too familiar with this! The education needs to start at home with self esteem and carry through our school systems wirh availabe resources!
I am so proud of you for the courage you’ve shown sharing you story!! I know lives have been and will continued to be changed by this.

Comment on Raising Awareness by Robyn Hanson

Robyn Hanson — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 22:31:49 +0000

Very powerful, Emily! I will be a part of educating the teens I work with, my students and my own children. Continue being the voice for those who do not have one! YOU ROCK!

Comment on Raising Awareness by Pat Wagner

Pat Wagner — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 11:56:22 +0000

Emily, this is awesome. It takes much courage to write about such personal experiences and for doing so I applaud you. Hopefully someone will benefit and turn their own life around after reading this and the attached links. Keep up the inspiring work.

Comment on Raising Awareness by Nucci

Nucci — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 06:02:06 +0000

I’m so glad you are helping raise awareness. It is so sad to think out children and teens need to know about this sensitive and serious topic, but it is reality. I’m so proud of you being the voice we all need to hear. Thank you for being willing to share from your heart and your own experience. I know that it is saving lives!

Comment on Rape Definiton Needs Revising by Jessica Gardner

Jessica Gardner — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 23:32:17 +0000

I completely agree with this Emily. I had no idea that these statistics were not being included due to them not meeting the ‘definition of rape’ standards. Seems ridiculous that they haven’t updated the dictionary in 80 years. Especially to define such an important word/situation. Thank you for sharing this information! I learned my something new for the day from this article!

Comment on Why It’s So Hard To Break the Silence by Jessica

Jessica — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 18:14:08 +0000

I’m glad that there are women like you speaking out against this <3

Comment on American Apparel: Too Thin and Too Sexy? by sarah joey

sarah joey — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 09:13:42 +0000

interesting thoughts Thanks

Comment on American Apparel: Too Thin and Too Sexy? by Body Love

Body Love — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:10:42 +0000

thank you