Julia K Cole

In Italy in the 1990s, an 18-year-old was raped by her 45-year-old driving instructor. The assailant was arrested, convicted, and sentenced to jail. He appealed the sentence, and the case made its way to the Italian Supreme Court. The Supreme Court released the perpetrator and dismissed all charges, on the grounds that “because the victim wore very, very tight jeans, she had to help him remove them... and by removing the jeans... it was no longer rape but consensual sex.”  Women in the Italian Parliament wore jeans in protest, and the California Senate and Assembly did the same. Denim Day was born. Source:   http://www.stsm.org/events/denim-day Denim Day is a campaign to prevent sexual violence through education and public awareness.  April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and Denim Day is a call to action for all people to come together by wearing denim as a visible sign of protest against sexual violence. By participating in Denim Day this April, you c...

 Here are 25 signs that show you have nerves of steel: 1. You don’t yell or become easily angry. Even in the harshest stress factors, you choose to stay calm and you try to handle situations smoothly. You feel that by raising your voice, you’re lowering yourself. 2. You are open to feedback. You are not afraid to voice your opinion; neither are you afraid to take other’s opinions or feedback, whether they’re negative or positive. You rather welcome it so you can learn. 3. You apologize when necessary. You know well when you’ve made a mistake and you apologize, not worrying about losing face. You are aware that by apologizing, you’ll be the bigger person. 4. You are willing to adjust to bring improvement. Being a mentally strong person, you’re adaptable to change. You know that change is good for whatever condition you’re in. 5. You don’t limit your thoughts to just superficial matters You don’t just see things as they are. You look deep into matters and you rea...