Dear Editor,
As the organizer of V-Day at Ball State University, I have a real passion for "The Vagina Monologues." This play is a chance to hear about women's stories and to celebrate women.
In no way are we telling men that their lives do not contain enough material for a story because they do not have the same experiences as women. It just seems that in our patriarchal society the experiences women have are downplayed and reduced to syndromes and stigmas.
Until women feel comfortable enough to say the word "vagina," let alone see it, and not be offended, "The Vagina Monologues" must go on. When my grandmother can't say "vagina" and administration has to "consult" to discuss the offensive nature of the word "vagina" (I'm sorry if you find your vagina offensive), it is obvious that the world isn't comfortable with women and what things their bodies can do such as orgasm, menstruate or give birth.
Women in our society are taught to be ashamed of these things. "The Vagina Monologues" is a chance for those things to be celebrated. It is also a time that men can celebrate women, instead of wondering what "Penis Talk" might do to our society. "The Vagina Monologues" is focused on women, and it's about time we got the spotlight.
For all of you intrigued by "The Vagina Monologues," there's good news for you. Ball State has the opportunity to be part of the V-Day College Campaign; a mission to stop violence again women and girls. In order to do our part, we have been granted the rights of the script to use for a benefit production. All proceeds will go to A Better Way.
So, if you'd like a chance to see what all the "vagina buzz" is about, or if you'd just like to get some ideas for "Penis Talk," come see "The Vagina Monologues" for yourself in the Student Center Ballroom on April 3, 5 and 6. Cost is $5.
Colleen Seaton
junior
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