Newsfetterof the ilSU-BozemonWomen's Center OctoberlNovember2@7 BREASTCANCER AWARENESS MONTH . DomesticViolence Awareness Month DomesticViolence Awareness Month was founded by the DOMESTICVIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH. NationalCoalition Against Domestic Violence after the first Day of COMINGOUT AWARENESS MONTH: Unitywas observed in Octoberof 1981.Thisday was created to bring allthe advocates working to endviolence against women and WHATDOES IT ALL MEAN? childrentogether, This Day of Unity became aweek long event, ByErin Diehl whichlead to activities atthe local, state, and national level. In October1987, the first Domestic Violence Awareness Month was Welcometo October,the month when we commemorate observed,and more importantly, the first national tollftee hotline was BreastCancer Awareness, Domestic Violence created,In 1989, the first Domestic Violence Awareness Montlt Awareness,and National hming OutDay through a Commemorativelegislation was passed by Congress and has been programs. you recognizedevery year since. Domestic violence awareness month is vaietyof educational Everyoneclear symbolizedwith the purple ribbon. calendars-fhere rs a lottoget done this month! Formore information onthe prevention ofdomestic violenceorhow you can get involved, visit the NationalCoalition NationalBreast Awareness Month (NBCAM) AgainstDomestic Violence website at ncadv.org orcontact the NBCAMwas created by several national public service VOICECenter at 994- 7069. organizations,professional medical associations, andgovemment Tocommemorate Domestic Violence Awareness agenciesallworking together toraise awareness ofthe prevalence of month,the Women's Center and VOICE Center will be hosting ^ breastcancer and detection and services available to severalevents. The first is a SackLunch Seminar on October women,However, NBCAM's main focus is to empowerwomen to lOtt'inSUB 276: "He seems like such a niceguy...", and the takecontrol of heir own health, through self exams and yearly secondls onOc'tober l7ttt: "What if? Ways to planfor Safety". mammograms,while making us aware of treatment options for breast 0n Octoberl6tt'from 8:30-4:00 p.m., The VOIGE Center and the can@r. Networkpresent a FaithSummit "Domestic Violence Training Octoberisffre designated monh for brea-st cancer forClergy" at Christ the King Church; and on October 29tt', awareness.lt was established in 1985 and is represented byhe JacksonKatz, an international author, educator and filmmaker, pinkribbon. Originally, a week long program focused on offering willpresent "The Macho Paradox: Why Some Men Hurt Women informationtothe public on the prevalence ofbreast cancer, and the andHow all Men Can Help," at 7p.m. in GainesHall room ,|01. twofounding members ofhe Boardof Sponsors were the Academy (Seemore about Jackson Kats in thisnewsletter) ofFamily Physicians and Cancercare Inc. They played a hugerole in thestart up of NBCAMby widely publicizing the program, handing NationalComingOutDay outpamphlets and testiffing before congress about the need for the NationalComing Out Day commemorates a protest in nalionalawareness about and the crucial role of WashingtonD.C. held on October 11t , 1987, when half a million mammograms. peopleparticipated ina marchfor gay and lesbian rights. The rally Forlocal support here in Bozeman, the Wellness resultedinthe creation ofvarious organizations, including the Community-Montanaoffersa varietyof programs and free support NationalLatino/a Gay and Lesbian Organization, theAT&T GLBT andeducation forpeople afiected by cancer and their families. They employeegroup, PFLAG, and LEAGUE. A motivatedgroup of more offermonhly support groups for cancer survivors and caregivers and than100 gay rights activists gathered inManassas, Virginia where holdtwo monthly sessions, inaddition toa women'sreheat each Fall theycontinued the dialogue created by the rally and founded anda men'sretreat each summer. A resourcelibrary is available to NationalComing Out Day, marking the anniversary ofthe highly thepublic, as wellas a programcalled "Cancer Companions," which successfulmarch. October 11t' then became a national day of matchesthose who have survived cancer treatment with others who celebratingsexuality and coming out of the closet. haverecently been diagnosed. For more information, visit Formore information concerning National Coming Out Day CommunityWellness-Montana's website at orgay/lesbian rights visit the human rights web page at www.hrc.org. www.thewellnesscommunitv.orqlmontana.Formore information Also,checkout the statewide newsletter atwww.oavmontana.orq, onbreast can@r, or supporting survivors, visit the National Breast andMSU's student group, QSA (Queer Straight Alliance) atqsa- _Cancer Awareness website at nbcam.com. [email protected]. Tocelebrate NBCAM, The Women's Genter will be Tocommemorate National Goming Out day, the hostinga sacklunch seminar on Oc'tober 24m entitled "Breast Women'sCenter will sponsor a seminaron Thursday, October Cancer:Awareness, Resources and Hope," at noonin Subroom llth at7:00 p.m.: "Homosexuali$ and the Bible" by Joel 276. Biggers. Purple H;azezBreaking Down StereoQrpesin the Case of Same Sex Abuse By: Julia Zema The color purple signifies both Domestic Violence not, or when one partner seeksmore independenceor AwarenessMonth and National Coming Out Day-the separation." (Psychologist Lori Haskell) purple ribbons helping us remember those struggling behind closeddoors and in personal closets. One goal Multiple myths regarding domestic violence in same during this year s National Domestic Violence sex relationships still exist, and it is important to AwarenessMonth is to break down stereotypes- understand and debunk these are myths in order to especiallythose identifying domestic violence increaseawareness. People may define abuseas fighting exclusively as a heterosexualissue. Lack ofknowledge in GLBT relationships becausethe two partners are about violence within homosexual relationships further viewed as equals in society. Understanding that oppressesthose victims. Few people realize the severity domestic violence or abuseis the use of control by one of abusethough it occurs with the samefrequency as person over another, regardless oftheir perspective within heterosexualrelationships. Gender is a genders,is crucial in recognizing this dynamic as abuse. significant component and the assertion of gender roles One existing stereotype is that women are not capable is often the root ofdomestic violence. Victims who ofphysical violence, and therefore, domestic abuse experienceabuse within GLBT relationships may face cannot exist within lesbian relationships. Though these similar reactionsand obstacleswhen seeking help, but views are slowly changing and we are seeingprogress their GLBT status often leads to many additional within the judicial and law enforcement fields, challengeswhen attempting to find support. traditionally, in situations where both the victim and batterer are women, police have a diflicult time Our patriarchal and homophobic society defines and identifying their suspectand victim when called to a judges those who differ from the "norm." Gay and crime scene. Homophobic beliefs influence many law lesbian couplesare often defined by their sexuality and oflicials and juries to take domestic violence in lesbian their "otherness"- a fact which often leads to a myriad relationships less seriously. of challengesthat can work to make their lives much more diflicult. Abuse within a GLBT relationship can Lesbian and gay victims often have different present even more unique problems, as many laws used experiencesin coping with domestic violence and to protect victims are specific heterosexuals. An abuser finding support systJms and resourcesis often much in a GLBT relationship may have an added layer of more dillicult than it may be for their heterosexual coercion and power by threatening to "out" their counterparts. When both the abuserand victim are partner to family, friends, or co-workers, and may be women, each has accessto resourcesincluding shelters, aware of the fact that the victim is less likely to look for making this an unviable and unsafeoption for the support becauseof their closeted status, Assumptions victim. Oppressionof both women and GLBT about partners (i.e. that all intimate relationships are populations can prove to be even more dangerous when between men and women)in the law and justice system applied to those in abusive relationships. We need to continue to make seekingout help and support more spend our energy debunking myths about gender roles diflicult by potentially alienating victims. The same and GLBT people and keep educating social workers, prejudice against women that exists in a patriarchal domestic violence shelter workers, police oflicers, and culture works to alienate gays and lesbians in a those in thejudicial system about the unique challenges homophobic culture. When lesbians su{fer abusein a facedby gay and lesbian victims of abuse. domestic relationship, they struggle with both of these issues,making their situation more overwhelming. More resourcesare currently available to help gay and lesbian victims of domestic violence. Serviceshave been In heterosexualrelationships, where men are more establishedspecifically for GLBT victims, and many often the abusers,violent acts are carried out in line advocatesand shelter coordinators receivespecial with society'sbelief of male dominance.Abusers within training to raise their awarenessof the unique nature of GLBT relationships may assert a male-oriented gender samesex domestic violence. The Northwest Network role which can lead to violence. The isolation which is a for GLBT Survivors of Domestic Violence result of living in a heterosexist and homophobic fwlvw.nwnetwork.orE)specificallv caterers to non- culture may influence partners within GLBT heterosexualdomestic violence. In addition, the VOICE relationships to form a stronger senseofdependency Center (4'06-994,-7069)or The Women's Center (+oo) towards one another. "This increaseddependency and 994-9s96), both on Montana State University's campus isolation may result in an increasedneed to control can prorride resourcesto help victims and suivivors of one's partner, especiallyin relationships where one domestic violence. lesbian passesas heterosexualwhile her partner does QSA (Queer Straighr Allianee) Update QSAis a campusbased student organization for lesbian,gay, bisexual, questioning, and transgenderstudents, staff and community memberc, and allies in Bozeman.Weekly forum meetingsare held at 7:00p.m. on Mondayevenings, and a varietyof bi-weeklysocial programs arealso held throughout the academicyear. Forummeeting provide an opportunityto discuss topicalissues pertaining to the perceptionof sexualidentity in the GallatinValley, meet others, andbecome the catalystfor socialchange in Bozeman.Social programs like coffee and bowling nightsoffer those interested the opportunrty to meetwith others that are similarly minded, and helpto forma strongLGBTQ-allied community in Bozeman. Thepersonal is oftenpolitical, so stay apprised of the currentpolitical climate and events andthe action alerts which can be sent to youfrom [email protected] write andlet them know you? liketo beincluded on theiremail list for updates.Make sure you stay politicallyactive if theseissues are important to you,your friends, family or otherpeople you careabout. Letters, calls and emails to yourrepresentatives DO make a difference! All LGBTQstudents and community members are welcome at ourconfidential meetings as well as parents,friends and allies. To findout wheremeetings are or to get moreinformation about coffeenights, bowling events, and pizza nights, or aboutQSA in general,contact us at 994-4551, e-mailus at [email protected],or visit our website at www.Samsu.com, Checkaround for postersabout upcoming events to celebrateNational Coming Outday on October11th, and be sure to checkout thedance on October13s'!

Fall2007 Sack Lunch Seminars! October17: Whatif? - Waysto Planfor Safety suB276 Statistically,1 in 4 womenin theUnited States willexperience domestic violence in their lifetime, JoinShannon Root, Community Education Advocate from the Network Against Domestic and SexualAbuse, to explore the ways in which you or a friendcan plan financially for safety. October24: BreastCancer Awareness Month suB276 OctoberisBreast Cancer Awareness Month. Join us for this discussion of how two local groups, TheCenter for Cancer Support and Team LUNA Chix, are working together to raiseawareness for theprevention and treatment ofbreast cancer, a disease that now affects one in eight women. October31: Witch'sBrew: A BriefHistory of PlantMedicine SUB276 Witchcraftmedicine isone of the oldest healing arts on earth. This lecture, offered by Kris Hill, founderof HillBotanical, will look at the myth of thescary mean old witch and the plants she liked touse. How did those brooms fly anyway? NovemberT:Adoption Birthmothers: Who Are You? suB276 JoinAlaina Lammer Knight, an adoption caseworkerfor the Lutheran Social Services of Montana, forthis interesting and eyeopening discussion ofwho birth mothers really are. Alainawill take this opportunityto bust some of themyths sunounding birth mothers and to giveus a clearerpicture of theadoption process as a whole. November2SthGender Bias in Science SUB275 JoinAssistant Professor Kristen lntemann for this discussion ofthe different ways in whichgender stereotypesand assumptions have influenced what scientists have studied and observed, how researchquestions are framed, and how data is The Women'sGenter is Openfor You The MSUWomen's Center is celebratingits 24thyear as an officeon campus. This is yourWomen's Genter. We are hereto serveall students,faculty, staff and communitymembers. In the Women'sCenter you will find a welcoming spacewith roomto studyand explore.We housea specialtreasure:the GeraldineFenn Memorial Library. This cozy little lending library houses over 1900books primarily by or aboutwomen and a wall of fantasticnewsletters and magazines.Anyone can checkout booksfor free. Donationsof booksand magazinesubscriptions appropriate to our libraryare alwayswelcomed. Come and checkit out. Whenyou find our officeat 15 HamiltonHall, our staffwill greetyou and gladlyhelp you find answers to yourquestions, tell you about our programs and services,steer you to groupsor otherorganizations that may be helpful,show you a big bookfull of scholarshipsfor women,invite you to volunteer,or try to meetany otherneed you mightpresent. Butyou don'thave to waitthat longto enjoyyour Women's Center, we areopen Monday - Friday,9 a.m.- 4 p.m.

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