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This weekend in Boston (Saturday, May 7, 2011) a fast-growing oppressed group took to the streets in an organized march. This follows demonstrations that already occurred in Toronto, Vancouver, Orlando, Dallas and Hartford.
Future walks are scheduled for London, Baltimore and New York City.
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Who are the members of this oppressed group?
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To see the answer …
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The March is part of an international series of protests know as SlutWalks. Some participants have chosen to wear provocative or revealing outfits to bring attention to the cause.
The movement began in Toronto in response to comments made by Constable Michael Sanguinetti to a group of female students at York University on January 24th, 2011. He said, “women should avoid dressing like sluts in order not to be victimized.”
Sonya Barnett and Heather Jarvis, the co-founders of the movement, refuse to be slut-shamed. They are tired of being judged by their sexuality and feeling unsafe as a result. Rationalizing inexcusable behaviour creates an environment in which it’s okay to blame the victim. That’s not okay.
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Cop’s rape comment sparks wave of ‘SlutWalks’ (MSNBC)
Don’t dress like a slut: Toronto cop (Excalibur)
SlutWalk Toronto (Official Site)
