INAC INDIA AT DESIGNURU 4.0
January 2024
We launched our first artivism installation
‘can we do better, together?’
The installation designed and made by our founder Aakanksha, titled ‘Can we do better, together?’ and has three components to it:
Meera, the mannequin with ten forms of discrimination handpainted on her sari in three languages (English, Kannada and hindi) to showcase the various forms of discrimination communities around Bangalore face when out in public spaces.
Explainer and Map: we highlight the definition of street harassment, showcasing what it can encompass, and how it is much more than just about sexism. Once one has read it, we ask them to pin locations in Bangalore where they have felt safe or unsafe.
How did Experiencing SH make you feel: because SH is such an accepted form of societal harm, we don’t talk about it or when we do talk about it, we are dismissed saying that we are making too much of a fuss, or why were we out at that point of time or what were we wearing.
The concept behind the artivism installation is to start much-needed conversations around street harassment because an awareness-based approach is the best way to change culture as it emphasizes education and understanding.
We ALSO launched our
‘CONSENT, RESPECT, AND EQUALITY NOW!’ workshops
The Consent, Respect and Equality Now! (CREN) Workshops, launched on 24 January is divided into three parts that focus one each of the aforementioned concepts through extensive discussions and activities. Consent, respect, and equality are interconnected concepts that are crucial in creating a culture of mutual understanding.
It is offered to schools, colleges, workplaces, corporates, resident welfare associations and everyday public. These workshops provide a safe space for all attendees to discuss and ask questions about sensitive topics that are often overlooked in traditional education systems and more broadly, our society. By implementing these workshops, we hope to create a future generation that values and upholds the principles of consent, respect and equality in all aspects of their lives.
One of our goals is to make it part of the curriculum across schools and universities across Karnataka in the next two years. By learning about consent, boundaries, respect, empathy, dignity and equality to name a few at an early age, it will empower young individuals to make informed choices and create a society where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. In addition to educating students, the workshops also train teachers and school staff on how to create a safe and inclusive environment for all students.
