What is the SlutWalk?

SlutWalk began as a result of a Toronto police officer's statement to the effect that if one didn't want to be raped, they "shouldn't dress like a slut." (and I am paraphrasing here)

SlutWalk is about being a strong voice against those who think that being under the influence means that consent can be given, that flirting means that one wants to have sex, and that sexual assault and rape are okay. Yes, these should be obvious things that people know, and yet still people say that "they were asking for it." No one is asking for this. We can blame Hollywood for a lot of the pressure placed on both men and women to "look attractive", but in the end it is up to the decisions of the individual. A decision to wear heels and a low-cut shirt is not asking for it, neither is smiling and being friendly.

A few statistics on sexual assault:
Canada:
Of every 100 incidents of sexual assault, only 6 are reported to the police
1 in 4 North American women will be sexually assaulted during their lifetime
over 80% of sex crime victims are women
80% of sexual assault incidents occur in the home
15% of sexual assault victims are boys under 16

USA:
Approximately 213,000 sexual assaults/year
44% of victims are under age 18
60% of assaults are never reported
38% of rapists are a friend or acquaintance

UK:
40% of adults who are raped tell no one about it
31% of children who are abused reach adulthood without having disclosed their abuse
23% of women are sexually assaulted as adults
3% of men experience sexual assault as an adult

Here's the article in regards to ours: http://dailygleaner.canadaeast.com/cityreg...article/1431668

And another: http://charlesotherpersonality.blogspot.co...-full-moon.html

How it started: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42927752/ns/us...wave-slutwalks/

SlutWalks have been taking place in Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton, Chicago, Seattle, Boston, Fredericton, Austin, etc.