aweinspired | INSTAGRAM | APR 28

#Medusa was a powerful, formidable deity who could turn her gazers into stone. Mythologized throughout time by misogynistic fears of female liberty and sexuality, she has been immortalized as a totem to ward off evil and remains the symbol of female empowerment threatening patriarchy. Before any of that she was a victim and over time her voice has been able to be heard and her story told through female interpretation versus the "heroic" male gaze. ⁠ ⁠ For many, Medusa has become a powerful figure for strength, resilience and a voice for women who have also been victims. ⁠ ⁠ We stand in solidarity with survivors on #DenimDay and everyday and continue to give back 20% of our proceeds to our charity partners, one of them being @rainn who is the nation’s largest anti- sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline and carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help victims, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice. ⁠ ⁠ Leave a 💙 if you too stand in solidarity with survivors. We will gift two people who comment a Medusa Necklace. ⁠ Click the link in our bio to shop the Medusa collection. ⁠ ⁠ #AweInspired ⁠