I was working on my motivational speech today, and I came across a very interesting article about men in high heels. To be more specific, they are men of Penn State walking across campus in high heels. Wouldn’t that be something to see?
Well, for everyone who’s ever wanted to see an event such as this happening on the Penn State campus, this is their lucky month! Because April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Penn State’s Men Against Violence are holding a walk called “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” to raise awareness of sexual assault and any other types of violence inflicted against women. The IFC, the Center for Women Students, UPUA, UPAC, athletics, faculty, and staff are also sponsoring this even that will take place on April 29th and will begin at the Boucke Building. Men who attend this even will walk around campus in high heels. What is the purpose of doing this? As their Facebook page states, “By walking in high heels, men will begin to experience some of the pain that women go through. Are you man enough?”
Not only is the message behind the campaign a great one, the message it sends is even greater. It’s not every day that men get to experience the pain of high heels (most girls know what I’m talking about!) and it’s interesting that the campaign tied the pain felt while wearing high heels to the pain women suffer from sexual assault and violence. I also find it very interesting that the campaign asks men if they are “man enough” to do such a female stereotypical act as wearing high heel shoes. It feels as though it is a challenge to men to stand up for the rights of women in a new and attention grabbing way. It’s not every day that we get to see athletes and Frat boys walking around in high heels (well at least against their will!).
The best part is that the first 100 boys to sign up will get a free pair of high heels and for $10 they can purchase a t-shirt too!
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