swaggerpurpose
swaggerzine showcases urban art of and for today's gender conscious male. The male counterpart to GirlSpeak, swaggerzine provides a non-judgmental platform for male artists of various genres and identities. It is our goal to be the alternative to stereotypical and oppressive images found in most periodicals. swaggerzine's purpose is to be an initiator of discussion and encourage our contributors and audience to become agents of safe spaces.
What is an agent of safe space?
An agent of safe space...
- Identifies oneself as a person who will not publicly and/or privately degrade another person due to gender, identity, race, religion and/or ethnicity.
- Reports abuse and/or harassment when a witness to or victim of it.
- Becomes conscious of how one's public and private use of derogatory statements may appear offensive and un-safe to others within one's immediate environment.
- Creates, promotse or supports art/media and institutions committed to eliminating degradation and providing safe spaces for individuals, groups and cultures targeted by oppressive systems and/or regimes