Activism an action or campaign to effect social change. The film I watched was “CRIP Camp: A Disability Revolution,” the film displays activism amongst teens with disabilities who come together and join a disability rights movement to advocate for legislation changes. Crip camp unfolds from a perspective of lived experiences, and the failures to recognize teens with disabilities as sexual beings. I also saw individuals telling their stories and advocating for themselves and not allowing anyone to make them feel less than.

I don’t think that I have ever engaged in activism, maybe I have and didn’t realize it. I have been an advocate for adults with intellectual disabilities because I recognized that most of them could not advocate for themselves, but they stick together and help each other out. I can introduce gender justice as an orientation, that deepens our understanding of the issues at hand and start a meaningful conversation. Seeking out opportunities to highlight the full range of gender identities and sexualities as a central rather than ancillary focus. Furthermore, examine hidden assumptions in our guidelines and consider how language can either reinforce gender stereotypes or create opportunities for free expression. Support grassroot infrastructure to build a movement while advancing fair media or focus on strategies to hold media accountable for its own reliance on gender-based stereotypes and glamorized images of gender awareness.