Esta Soler: How we turned the tide on domestic violence (Hint: the Polaroid helped)

The video discusses the evolution of activism against domestic violence since the 1980s, highlighting the use of Polaroid cameras for evidence, legislative efforts like the Violence Against Women Act, and public education campaigns. It emphasizes the importance of engaging men in the movement and the role of technology in empowering women. The speaker expresses optimism for a future without violence, advocating for prevention and economic empowerment.

What was the purpose of the Polaroid photographs taken by activists?

How does the speaker view the relationship between violence and human behavior?

What significant change occurred in domestic violence rates among adult women in the United States between 1993 and 2010?

Describe the role of the underground network of women mentioned in the text.

How did the Violence Against Women Act impact local communities?

What does the speaker believe is necessary to prevent violence against women?

What was the significance of the public education campaign called 'There's No Excuse for Domestic Violence'?

What was the reaction of the media to the O.J. Simpson case in relation to domestic violence?

What strategies were employed to engage men in the conversation about violence against women?

In what ways did technology contribute to the empowerment of women according to the speaker?