“It is head scratching when retail brands release outrageously offensive clothing items. Yet, despite the headlines and social-media attention garnered of late, these gaffes occur more than you might realize,” (taken directly from https://nypost.com/2014/09/19/the-5-most-offensive-clothing-designs/).
“Time and time again such major brands as Urban Outfitters Inc., Abercrombie & Fitch Co., American Apparel and Zara — and even less edgy brands, like Gap Inc. — release items that are widely deemed offensive,” (taken directly from https://nypost.com/2014/09/19/the-5-most-offensive-clothing-designs/).
Come check out the Offensive Clothing Display located in the Terrace starting Monday, November 10th and running through Thursday, November 13th.
So many times, we as humans, are drawn to what our eye finds appealing, not realizing that there might be more to the item at hand. What may seem “funny” or “cool” to some, to others may feel like a step back in time to where diversity was not accepted or appreciated.
Sometimes things are blatantly rude, disgusting, and downright offensive. Other times we must be abreast of history to see the real meaning behind something and could be offending people without even knowing it. Tell us what you think. The display will showcase different articles of clothing and you will have an opportunity to share your opinion.
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MCC is once again participating in the national Enough is Enough Campaign. The campaign was designed by The Civility Project: Making Courtesy Common. This annual event is a Campaign to Stem Societal Violence. This concept came out of NASPA’s keynote address by the VP of Virginia Tech in the wake of the recent shooting. The campaign’s goal is to provide model strategies for broad-based interventions addressing youth violence on the nation's campuses through innovative partnerships among students, parents, and administrators. If you would like to know more about the Enough is Enough Campaign, please visit https://www.naspa.org/enough/default2.cfm.
This year’s campaign will be April 6 – 10, 2015.
Stay tuned for more updates and visit our website at https://www.monroecc.edu/go/civility
Rebecca Herzog
Office of Student Life and Leadership Development
11/07/2014 |