#denim day

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Denim Day.

The last Wednesday of April, denim day is a day where people are encouraged to wear denim to spread awareness of sexual assault and victim blaming, and combat the myth that one’s clothes imply consent or invite assault.

Learn more in the official denim day website (tw for sa)

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Everyone plz remember denim day is next Wednesday!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Spread awareness!!!!!!!!!!!

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I know that I’m a day late, but yesterday was April 29th, which marks the occasion of Denim Day!

WARNING!!! This post contains mentions of rape, pedophilia, kidnapping, gender based violence, and victim blaming. If you are sensitive to any of these subjects, proceed with caution!

In 1992, in Italy, an 18 year old girl was raped by her 45 year old driving instructor. The man drove her to a remote location, forced her out of the car, and forcibly removed one leg from her jeans, and raped her, telling her that if she told anyone he would kill her. She immediately reported the incident to her mother and the police. The man was charged, but he was only charged with a lesser offense of indecent exposure, which he appealed. The Supreme Court of Cassation ruled that the man was innocent, and said that since the girl’s jeans were so tight, the man would not have been able to remove them without assistance and therefore it was not rape. The day after this decision was made, female members of the Italian Parliament dressed in jeans and held placards reading “Jeans: an alibi for rape”. No male members of parliament participated in the protest. The female members of the Italian parliament who participated were members of the Polo Della Libertà, and among them were the most vocal and critical of the ruling: Alessandra Mussolini, Stefania Prestigiacoma, and Cristina Matranga. As a sign of solidarity and support, the California State Legislature followed. Patricia Giggins, Executive Director of Peace Over Violence, was inspired by these events, and established Denim Day in Los Angeles in 1999. For 10 Years after the law was passed, it was entirely legal in Italy to rape someone if they were wearing jeans until it was overturned in 2008.

Denim Day is a day to bring awareness to rape victims and gender based violence, and to combat victim blaming. On Denim Day we wear jeans to show solidarity and as a symbol of protest. We do this to combat the idea that rape and sexual violence are the responsibility of the survivors. The law was overturned, but sexual violence and gender based violence are still issues. Remember Denim Day, and stand with survivors.

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Wear jeans with a purpose, support survivors, and educate yourself about sexual assault.

Denim Day 2025 is April 30th.

As the longest-running sexual violence prevention and education campaign in history, Denim Day asks community members, elected officials, businesses and students to make a social statement with their fashion statement by wearing jeans as a visible means of protest against the misconceptions that surround sexual violence.

Denim Day started because of a 1998 Italian Supreme Court decision that overturned a rape conviction because the victim wore tight jeans. An 18-year-old girl was picked up by her married 45-year-old driving instructor The instructor drove the victim to a remote area and raped her. The instructor was arrested, prosecuted, and convicted at trial.

The defendant appealed. In what can only be described as a blatant display of judicial misogyny, the Italian Supreme Court overturned the verdict, and the case was dismissed. The reason given for the reversal, according to the Chief Justice of the Italian Supreme Court, was “…because the victim was wearing very tight jeans, she had to help him remove them, and by removing the jeans it was no longer rape but consensual sex.”

Italian women were enraged and women in all levels of power began wearing denim/jeans in protest. People internationally also participated.

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I don't know if this is a big thing, but if it isn't I'm making it one.

April 24th is Denim Day!

On that day, wear denim jeans and red to protest sexual violence in all the forms it takes, and as a reminder that what a person wears is no excuse for that behavior!

WE STAND WITH THE VICTIMS!

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The Deal With Denim Day

TRIGGER WARNING: sexual assault

'Denim Day' offered everyone a chance to stand with victims of sexual violence, simply by wearing jeans

Photo via NBC News

By Katrina Ross Rodriguez

With April being Sexual Assault Awarness month, it is crucial to highlight Denim Day. This day, celebrated this year on Wednesday, April 27th, 2022 is one of solidarity and support for survivors of sexual assault.

The origin of Denim Day begins in Rome, Italy 1992 where an 18-year-old girl was sexually assaulted by her 45-year-old driving instructor. She reported the rape and he was arrested, convicted and sentenced to six months in jail. In 1999, the driving instructor appealed the sentence, claiming it was consensual. The Italian Supreme Court repealed the conviction, arguing that due to the victim wearing tight jeans, she had to have helped him remove them. In doing this, it was considered consensual sex. This was coined as the “jeans alibi.” The women in the Italian Parliament protested by wearing jeans in front of the Supreme Court. This call to action was spread internationally and wearing jeans has become a symbol of protest against the damaging myths surrounding sexual assault and rape. 

The day was first established by “Peace Over Violence”, an organization created in 1971 which aims to prevent domestic and sexual violence and abuse. Many others have followed in recognizing Denim Day. Countless of campaigns held in schools, organizations, corporations and events have sparked discussion and awareness around sexual assault. In a multitude of ways, it serves as not only a time to flaunt your favourite pair of jeans, but also as a way to demonstrate our care for survivors and our willingness to hear their experiences. 

An estimate of 1 in 3 women and 1 in 8 men have experienced sexual abuse or assault in their lifetime. Protesting against the stigma and misconceptions about sexual assault, rape, harassment and violence is a step towards showing solidarity for survivors and supporting them. Actions such as encouraging survivors to speak or reach out for help, reporting acts of harassment, assault or violence, or disabling jokes that promote victimization, degradation  sexist attitudes or the removal of autonomy, are simply a few ways we can put an end to the harm that rape culture induces.

Resources:

Kids Help Phone: [phone]

Assaulted Women’s Helpline: 1-866-863-0511

Toronto Rape Crisis Centre / Multicultural Women Against Rape Line: 416-597-8808

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Today we wear denim to stand in solidarity with survivors of sexual assault

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