Planned by university’s gender & sexuality center.
By Raif Karerat
WASHINGTON, DC: An upcoming  sex toy fair at Cal State L.A. has been unceremoniously canceled after a disapproving parent contacted the local CBS affiliate, calling the event “outrageous.”
The “Sex Toys R Us” event, which was organized by the university’s Gender and Sexuality Resource Center in partnership with a Los Angeles adult store, was set to take place on February 11, although a Cal State L.A. spokeswoman said the administration did not initially know details concerning the endeavor.
“This was a student-driven event, and when made fully aware, the university determined it was not appropriate, and we immediately canceled it,†CSULA spokeswoman Jocelyn Stewart told CBS.
The university spokeswoman said there was additional concern due to the placement of two high school on campus.
While some students didn’t approve of the event, others thought it could be useful if it educated and increased awareness of safe, consensual sex.
“If it’s trying to raise awareness on things people don’t know too much about, I think it’s okay,†related one student to CBS’ L.A. station.
Last December, when Rolling Stone released the graphic account of a brutal gang rape at the University of Virginia, it capped a year during which sexual assaults on U.S. campuses gained significant traction as a national issue.
High-profile sexual assault allegations at Florida State and Columbia University ignited nationwide protests, and the White House had to publish a list of institutions under federal investigation for mishandling sexual violence.
The incumbent administration also issued new resources for students and launched a public awareness campaign, “It’s On Us,†designed to raise awareness and stymie the onslaught of sexual violence plaguing campuses across the U.S.