There will be SlutWalk merchandise for sale! CASH ONLY!
Shirts= $10
Zines= $3
Buttons= 2 for $1
Rape Is Rape the book= $11
Whether you've been called a slut, ho, whore, tramp, puta ...ALL these names are meant to do the same thing. Take away your voice. These words do not empower. Instead they are used as a put down. And thanks for reminding me you're not a bust down.
Because slut shaming becomes victim blaming. Because if you're promoting changes to women’s behavior to “prevent” rape, ...
There will be SlutWalk merchandise for sale! CASH ONLY!
Shirts= $10
Zines= $3
Buttons= 2 for $1
Rape Is Rape the book= $11
Whether you've been called a slut, ho, whore, tramp, puta ...ALL these names are meant to do the same thing. Take away your voice. These words do not empower. Instead they are used as a put down. And thanks for reminding me you're not a bust down.
Because slut shaming becomes victim blaming. Because if you're promoting changes to women’s behavior to “prevent” rape, you’re really saying “make sure he rapes the other girl.” Because rape is the only crime in which the victim becomes the accused. Because rape culture isn't a women's issue, it's a people's issue.
The walk will start at Daley Plaza and end at Daley Plaza. People can start gathering at 1:00 PM. We will have poster making supplies if you want to make one when you arrive and we will have some pre-made posters.
WHEN = SEPTEMBER 7
WHERE = DALEY PLAZA, 50 W. WASHINGTON ST.
POSTER MAKING = 1 PM
WALK KICKS OFF = 2 PM
SPEAKER SERIES = 3 PM
After the walk there will be a SlutTalk at 4:30 at Rape Victim Advocates offices 180 N. Michigan Ave #600.
Or you can attend a fundraiser for Pussy Riot at The Ribcage.