Silent No More
IN AMERICA’S NOT-so-distant past, there was a time of blissful and quiet ignorance. Some would say the 1950s was the climax before the fall of this silent era. It was a homogenous time, when women were expected to be housewives and men breadwinners for the family. An individual’s role in this world was unquestionable and very clearly defined. There was charity, but primarily the kind that conjures up images of 1940s era black-and-white films, a women’s auxiliary and a cause that was to be triumphed from a distance, while wearing crisp white gloves. There were a great number of taboo topics, and if they were to be discussed, it was done in a whisper. Disease, poverty, human rights violations, reproductive rights, sexuality, hunger, abuse and addiction were unmentionables and the mere thought of wrapping an awareness message regarding any of these issues around a silicone wrist band would be enough to send an appalled women’s auxiliary running for cover.
- Companies:
- Avaline
- Marathon/Prestige