Why do we need a SlutWalk in Vancouver?
Because victim blaming and shaming create a culture that makes excuses for perpetrators of assault.
Because calling a woman a slut based on her appearance presupposes that women who dress provocatively are worth less, and deserve less protection.
These two things combined obscure the fact that sexual assault is an equal opportunity offense.

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Why do we need a SlutWalk in Vancouver?
Because victim blaming and shaming create a culture that makes excuses for perpetrators of assault.
Because calling a woman a slut based on her appearance presupposes that women who dress provocatively are worth less, and deserve less protection.
These two things combined obscure the fact that sexual assault is an equal opportunity offense.

For more information, please see our blog posts:
http://slutwalkvancouver.blogspot.com/2011/04/beyond-saanich.html
http://slutwalkvancouver.blogspot.com/2011/04/victim-blaming-retrospective.html

Inspired by, and acting in solidarity with SlutWalk Toronto, SWV shares the mission outlined by the Toronto organizers:

"In the light of recent comments made by Toronto Police that said "women should avoid dressing like sluts in order not to be victimized" we are uniting with cities across Canada BECAUSE WE'VE HAD ENOUGH!

We are tired of being oppressed by slut-shaming; of being judged by our sexuality and feeling unsafe as a result. Being in charge of our sexual lives should not mean that we are opening ourselves to an expectation of violence, regardless if we participate in sex for pleasure or work. No one should equate enjoying sex with attracting sexual assault."

Thanks to TO for starting this off. Now it is Vancouver's job to start this conversation on the West Coast!

All are welcome to join in on the walk! Please RSVP to this event so we can gauge the size of the Walk. Stay tuned for further details on the Walk as they develop.

And help spread the word. We look forward to seeing you all.



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