The goal of "SlutWalk" is to bring together people of all genders, ages, religions, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and economic statuses to create a dialogue and bring an end to attitudes that normalize victim blaming in sexual assault cases.
**********************Schedule for August 13th**********************
11am - Rally in Lafayette Square!
12pm - Begin Marching down 15th St, NW
1pm - Speakers at the National Sylvan Theatre
- Welcome - Dr. Ruth Neustifter
- Kim Cohen
- Join the Conversation - Andrea Bredbeck
- Stop Street Harassment - Holly Kearl
- Sadie Healy
- A Long Walk Home, Inc. - Dr. Salamishah Tillet
- (con)sensual - Carmen Rios
- Defend Yourself - Lauren Taylor
- Elina Reyes
- Deaf Abused Women's Network - Sasha Ponappa
- Radio Show "One Mic Stand" - Aiyi'nah Ford
- GetEqual DC - Janelle Mungo
- DC National Organization for Women - Stacey Lantz
- Erin Sherrange
- Helping Individual Prostitutes Survive - Meredith Zoltick & Jenna Mellor
- ISO: DC - Emily Brooks
- Robbie Woodsum
- Maryland District 16 - Delegate Ariana Kelly
- Shawn Wright
- New York Times Best Seller "If I Am Missing or Dead" - Author Janine Latus
- LTB Comedy - Luce Tomlin-Brenner
- Wrap Up with Sanity Gurlz and SlutWalk D.C. Organizers - Javon, Fallon, Samantha, and Shawn
After the speakers finish there will be booths from our allies for everyone to visit with, get information, and get involved!
***There will be ASL Interpreters present during all phases of the event! Make sure to look for our interpreters in Lafayette Park, on the Sylvan Theater Stage, and at the ASL Booth!***
BECAUSE WE’VE HAD ENOUGH!
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www.SlutWalkDC.com
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From the Toronto SlutWalk Page:
On January 24th, 2011, a representative of the Toronto Police gave shocking insight into the Force’s view of sexual assault by stating: “women should avoid dressing like sluts in order not to be victimized”.
As the city’s major protective service, the Toronto Police have perpetuated the myth and stereotype of ‘the slut’, and in doing so have failed us. With sexual assault already a significantly under-reported crime, survivors have now been given even less of a reason to go to the Police, for fear that they could be blamed. Being assaulted isn’t about what you wear; it’s not even about sex; but using a pejorative term to rationalize inexcusable behaviour creates an environment in which it’s okay to blame the victim.
Historically, the term ‘slut’ has carried a predominantly negative connotation. Aimed at those who are sexually promiscuous, be it for work or pleasure, it has primarily been women who have suffered under the burden of this label. And whether dished out as a serious indictment of one’s character or merely as a flippant insult, the intent behind the word is always to wound, so we’re taking it back. “Slut” is being re-appropriated.
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.
We are a movement demanding that our voices be heard. We are here to call foul on our Police Force and demand change. We want Toronto Police Services to take serious steps to regain our trust. We want to feel that we will be respected and protected should we ever need them, but more importantly be certain that those charged with our safety have a true understanding of what it is to be a survivor of sexual assault — slut or otherwise.
We are tired of speeches filled with lip service and the apologies that accompany them. What we want is meaningful dialogue and we are doing something about it: WE ARE COMING TOGETHER. Not only as women, but as people from all gender expressions and orientations, all walks of life, levels of employment and education, all races, ages, abilities, and backgrounds, from all points of this city and elsewhere.
We are asking you to join us for SlutWalk, to make a unified statement about sexual assault and victims’ rights and to demand respect for all. You needn't claim the word slut for yourself; whether a fellow slut or simply an ally, you don’t have to wear your sexual proclivities on your sleeve, we just ask that you come. Any gender-identification, any age. Singles, couples, parents, sisters, brothers, children, friends. Come walk or roll or strut or holler or stomp with us.
Join us in our mission to spread the word that those who experience sexual assault are not the ones at fault, without exception.
Cases of victim blaming:
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/articles/38671/test-case-youre-not-a-rape-victim-unless-police-say/page1
http://www.thecrimereport.org/archive/2011-03-the-texas-rape-story-brings-victim-blaming-to-new-so
http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/archives/2010/10/21/school-kicks-cheerleader-off-squad-for-refusing-to-cheer-for-her-rapist
http://uhelgato.com/2011/03/rape-and-victim-blaming-medias-response-to-clevelands-rape-case/
o Rape Culture is a culture in which rape and sexual violence are common and in which prevalent attitudes, norms, practices, and media condone, normalize, excuse, or tolerate sexual violence against women.
o Slut Shaming is the insulting, demeaning, and denigrating means of making anyone ashamed of their perceived promiscuity. Slut Shaming can victimize anyone regardless of appearance, occupation, sexual orientation, level of sexual activity, or number of sexual partners. Slut Shaming does not just occur when the word 'slut' is uttered. Slut Shaming happens when someone is expected to want sexual advances because of clothing, work, number of previous sexual partners, sexual interests, sexual orientation, sexual activity, etc.. Slut Shaming directly correlates to sexual assault because it allows people to dismiss the survivor because it is perceived that because of whatever reason, the victim must have been asking for it.
o Victim Blaming is holding victims responsible for their maltreatment instead of attributing responsibility to their transgressors.
***Hateful and/or derogatory comments will be deleted. As this movement intends to create dialogue, these comments only justify the necessity of this event. If you don't have anything nice to say..go fuck yourself.***
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