13. Considering Rape Prevention from a Performance Activism and Social Justice Perspective

• In Event: Scholar to Scholar Presents: Because the (Inter)Personal is the Political or Expanded Notions of Relationships and Personal Identity

Abstract

In this essay I discuss an innovative approach to preventing violence against women, and explain how it is informed by feminist thought, embodied praxis and social justice pedagogy In addition, I challenge some popular programs that inadvertently reinforce homophobia and male privilege. By building bridges and applying a more multidisciplinary approach as advocated in this paper, we can work with our colleagues in the arts and social sciences to prevent college rapes.

Author

• Marc Rich, California State University, Long Beach