MediaGoblin Feed for tag 'sexuality'http://127.0.0.1:6543/tag/sexuality/2018-01-26T16:20:19ZSunimal2018-01-26T16:20:19Zapchttp://127.0.0.1:6543/u/apc/http://127.0.0.1:6543/u/apc/m/sunimal/<img src="http://127.0.0.1:6543/mgoblin_media/media_entries/96/SUNIMAL.thumbnail.jpg" alt= /> <p>Sunimal’s story begins with his family. He explains how he had to work overseas due to financial issues. He talks about studying up to his A/L examination and not having any sex education. Sunimal then recalls how he came to know that he was HIV positive. He told his family about this and talks about his dreams fading away. He says that his conditioned worsened due to a lack of understanding about the HIV virus. But with the right knowledge and the doctors’ help he began to live a normal life. Today, Sunimal advises those who are affected by the HIV virus and works at an organisation for HIV prevention. He also owns a small business. </p>Palitha's Journey2018-01-25T11:57:17Zapchttp://127.0.0.1:6543/u/apc/http://127.0.0.1:6543/u/apc/m/palitha-s-journey/<img src="http://127.0.0.1:6543/mgoblin_media/media_entries/95/Palithers_Joiuerny.thumbnail.jpg" alt= /> <p>In Palitha’s story he talks about visiting his hometown as a human rights activist. He was at the temple with his family for his father’s 1st year death anniversary. It was there that he met an old friend. He wanted to meet his friend but he felt that something was different. His friend questioned him about Palitha’s life and asked him why he doesn’t come to the village anymore. His friend also began to question him about his sexuality and religion. He also went on to say that being homosexual would destroy the morality of Sri Lanka. Palitha explained to him about how it was a matter of privacy and then everyone is entitled to their rights. Palitha was also afraid that his sexuality would bring shame and trouble to his family. He offers his friend a lift and said to himself that he was ready for any of the obstacles that lies ahead.</p>Removing Garbage 2018-01-25T04:03:01Zapchttp://127.0.0.1:6543/u/apc/http://127.0.0.1:6543/u/apc/m/removing-garbage/<img src="http://127.0.0.1:6543/mgoblin_media/media_entries/94/Gerbage_FInal.thumbnail.jpg" alt= /> <div><p>Wasanthakala was a field officer at a local organisation when she visited a village that was surrounded by rivers and green paddy fields. In this village lived people who were affected by Sri Lanka’s war. The government had resettled them here. However Wasanthakala had noted that the Urban Council uses the village to dump their garbage. There was garbage near the settlement, on the roads, in peoples’ lands and even the water was contaminated. When it rained the garbage would flow into people’s houses and diseases would spread. The people of the village would complain to Wasanthakala about this problem. Despite reporting this to her organisation, Wasanthakala was discouraged from taking action as they believed it would hinder their work. Wasanthakala decided to take action on her own by writing a letter to the government authorities about the issue. The people also protested against the issue. This was brought to light in the media.</p>
<p>There was opposition from Wasanthakala’s office and others. She would receive threats in person and over the phone. But she persisted. She continued to pressure the government to take action. She helped to produce fertilizer with the garbage and even trained the Urban Council employees. This led to the land and water facilities being restored in the village, while the pollution in the environment was also reduced. </p></div>How Many Check Points2018-01-24T21:58:50Zapchttp://127.0.0.1:6543/u/apc/http://127.0.0.1:6543/u/apc/m/how-many-check-points/<img src="http://127.0.0.1:6543/mgoblin_media/media_entries/93/How_Many_Check_Points.thumbnail.jpg" alt= /> <p>Jayashanthini’s story is told in the backdrop of Sri Lanka’s conflict. She talks about coming of age at a time when the situation was so severe that they had to hide in a jungle and forget about the customs observed when a girl comes of age. She and her family would walk from village to village to stay safe. On their way to a relative’s house they were stopped at a check point. Women were and men checked separately. Jayashanthini talks about her feelings when she was checked by the female army officer at the check point. She says how the army officer had pressed hard and she did not feel comfortable. She had felt shy and ashamed. She also noted how the male officers had mocked her and spoke badly of her. Jayashanthini wanted to cry. No one had held her that way before and she was angry about it. She came out of the check point in tears. </p>A New Beginning2018-01-24T15:45:46Zapchttp://127.0.0.1:6543/u/apc/http://127.0.0.1:6543/u/apc/m/a-new-beginning/<img src="http://127.0.0.1:6543/mgoblin_media/media_entries/92/ALTH_WASAHTHAYA.thumbnail.jpg" alt= /> <p>Piyal went to an all boys’ school. Due to financial issues he had to stay in the hostel. He remembers how his mother would visit him with sweets once a week. He recalls a surprising moment when the dancing Sir took him to his room after school hours. Several days later a senior student asked him to come to the computer room. Piyal was in Grade 12 at the time. Piyal walked into the room not knowing what would happen. The two of them were alone. This was the moment that they became lovers. Piyal talks about his relationships after he left school. He talks about meeting a handsome long haired man and how they built a relationship. This man introduces Piyal to sex work and although Piyal did enjoy it, as he received money, he talks about falling into the hands of the police. In prison an inmate told him about an organisation called Heart 2 Heart. Once he left prison, Piyal visited the organisation. He received counselling services and was able to get a job at the organisation to suit his qualifications. Today Piyal says that he is happy because he got an opportunity to work for people who are like him. </p>Silence of Society2018-01-24T10:52:52Zapchttp://127.0.0.1:6543/u/apc/http://127.0.0.1:6543/u/apc/m/silence-of-society/<img src="http://127.0.0.1:6543/mgoblin_media/media_entries/91/Chithra_Silence_of_the_society_01_Final.thumbnail.jpg" alt= /> <p>Chithra’s story is about facing sexual harassment in public transport. She talks about several incidents that she has faced while travelling in the bus. She describes them as verbal and physical harassment and says how bystanders ignore the situation. She says that the silence from people disturbs her tremendously. She questions if her experiences are due to her being a woman. Chithra highlights the law that brings perpetrators to book for sexual harassment. Regardless, she says, that no man has the right to touch her without her consent.</p>Rebirth2018-01-24T07:31:35Zapchttp://127.0.0.1:6543/u/apc/http://127.0.0.1:6543/u/apc/m/rebirth/<img src="http://127.0.0.1:6543/mgoblin_media/media_entries/90/Rebirth2.thumbnail.jpg" alt= /> <p>Seneth’s story is about him growing up as a child and feeling discriminated against by his family, friends and society because he wanted to be a boy. He describes his feelings through this video and how he didn’t feel comfortable in his own body. He recalls an incident of being beaten by a group on the street and talks about how he couldn’t seek redress from the police or the hospital because he couldn’t explain his identity. Despite this Seneth says that he feels stronger today than he did before.</p>Nango by Anushruti2017-12-13T13:39:21Zapchttp://127.0.0.1:6543/u/apc/http://127.0.0.1:6543/u/apc/m/nango-by-anushruti/<img src="http://127.0.0.1:6543/mgoblin_media/media_entries/85/Final_try_1.thumbnail.jpg" alt= /> <p>Anushruti tells of the silence surrounding sexuality and having to learn about sex and how her body functions through going online. There she finds abuse and harassment as a woman but also information. Her story speaks to her desire for more openness about women's sexuality.</p>Naked Heart by Boohmi2017-12-13T10:47:33Zapchttp://127.0.0.1:6543/u/apc/http://127.0.0.1:6543/u/apc/m/naked-heart-by-boohmi/<img src="http://127.0.0.1:6543/mgoblin_media/media_entries/84/NAKED_HEART.thumbnail.jpg" alt= /> <p>Bhoomi created this story at a digital storytelling workshop held in July 2017 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The workshop theme was ‘Me, My Body, Rights in the Digital’. The story is in Sinhalese. </p>