SlutWalk Vancouver 2012 presents slutTALK Clip-Hop: An Evening of Film Clips and Discussions
Admittedly, I am extremely liberal in my thinking, but I have a real problem with the word “slut“. I think it’s misused and it makes people appear to be pointing fingers to victims of rape “as though they were asking for it“. While I am ambivalent about SlutWalk (because I think the branding could be different), I am 100% supportive of their goals and mission: to galvanize people and shift blame from the victims to rape perpetrators and reduce stigma around talking about sexual abuse. And I’m a feminist at heart. Thus, I decided to write about SlutWalk Vancouver’s slutTALK Clip-Hop: An Evening of Film Clips and Discussions. I believe open dialogue is key to reducing rape culture.
Join SlutWalk Vancouver in watching an array of excerpts from various films and YouTube videos about rape culture, victim-blaming and sex-shaming. Group discussions will be facilitated between clips. There will be informative and inspiring clips from NO!: The Rape Documentary, Sluts: The Documentary, and YouTube.
When and Where: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 | 6:00 pm | Rio Theatre | 1660 East Broadway
What: Doors open at 5:30pm. SlutWalk T-shirts, buttons and baked goods on sale before the show. Event at 6pm.
How Much: Admission by donation.
This is a 19+ event; no minors allowed, although minors are welcome to attend SlutWalk’s upcoming conference event on May 26th. I think it’s important to continue the dialogue around this important issue.
i concur, so sad i missed this walk, i just found out about it in the states onlyne tday then found this website on a whim that MAYBE we would have something here. The Rape Relieve Walk raises money for organizations that have never helped my fine self or my family. Thanks for posting this. I would LOVE to participate in scantily clad ANYTHING!
Also, Steph, we are not sluts : )