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Chosen Permanence, 2023

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Identifier: cw_2023spring_cubilette_genesis.pdf

Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

The series contains Master's theses from 1943 to present. The theses consist of either a production book and a media component or solely a production book. The production books were originally submitted as physical bound copies, but were later submitted digitally. The physical production books are stored offsite and the digital production books are stored in the College's preservation repository.

The media components consist of U-matic tapes, VHS tapes, CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays and changed to digital submissions in 2020. There are also a handful of audiocassette tapes and one USB. The media components are stored onsite at the Archives.

Dates

  • 2023

Creator

Conditions Governing Use

The thesis is restricted due to FERPA, permission from the author is required before you can view the thesis.

Extent

121 pages (121 pages)

Language of Materials

From the record group: English

From the record group: Chinese

From the record group: Spanish; Castilian

Overview

"Gathered here, in a collection of narratives, is a personal reflection on the post-traumatic lived experience of survivors of sexual violence. Chosen Permanence challenges the portrayal of sexual violence that centers rape, by offering an incisive look at what is achieved when survivors are provided a safe space to speak up. The decorative but necessary elements of this project include: first-person narration that is applied to every story as a way for survivors to stand as one in an anonymous manner, and a tattoo component made as an offering from Genesis Cubilette to all survivors and allies. Each story is paired with a tattoo design, created from elemental properties of each experience. The tattoos are extended to both survivors and readers as a tool to reclaim their stories in a way that should live in their bodies as permanently as the trauma they've endured." -- Abstract

Physical Location

RG 010.01B Writing, Literature & Publishing

Physical Description

121 pages

Repository Details

Part of the Emerson College Archives and Special Collections Repository

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