http://www.slutwalktoronto.com/
Slutwalk Toronto is a response to a careless and harmful comment by a police officer saying that "women wouldn't get raped if they didn't dress like sluts". This is obvious victim blaming.
Should we not be saying "Don't rape" rather than saying "Don't get raped"?
Regardless of what the victim is wearing, if they're drunk, if they walk home alone, is that an indication of them being partly to blame for being sexually assaulted? NO, it does not.
I decided I want to hold a SlutWalk in Leeds so I contacted the organisers of SlutWalk Toronto.
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| Email response from SlutWalk |
When I came to set up the social networking I found there was already a facebook group for SlutWalk Leeds. Although the two girls that set it up had not got in contact with the founders like I had. So we're joining forces.
I have a feeling that this project will come up against a lot of negative comments, especially those who misunderstand the concept and reason for the event.
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