Der SlutWalk Berlin 2012 kommt!
(Foto von milenskaya)
Ja, ihr lest richtig! Auch 2012 soll ein SlutWalk in Berlin stattfinden. Die Planung hierfür steht in den Startlöchern und braucht nun wieder eure Unterstützung um Wirklichkeit zu werden!
Blick zurück: Was ist ein SlutWalk überhaupt noch mal?
SlutWalks sind Demonstrationen gegen Sexismus, sexualisierte Gewalt, Vergewaltigungsmythen und -verharmlosungen. (Wann, wo und wie die Idee zu dieser Protestform entstand und warum sie überhaupt SlutWalk heißt, könnt ihr hier nachlesen.)
Denn wir haben es satt, in einem System zu leben, das sexualisierte Übergriffe, Gewalt und Belästigungen verharmlost, legitimiert und den Betroffenen die Schuld gibt.
Wir stellen uns zugleich gegen andere Unterdrückungsmechanismen wie Rassismus, Homo- und Trans*- und Queerphobie, da diese ebenfalls Ursachen sexualisierter Gewalt sind.
Am 13. August 2011 kamen hierzu allein in Berlin 3.500 Menschen zusammen. (Wie das so aussah, könnt ihr auf unserer Presseseite nachlesen und anschauen.)
Blick nach vorn: Der SlutWalk Berlin 2012 kommt!
Das erste Orga-Treffen des SlutWalk Berlin ist für den 18. März geplant (Ort wird derzeit noch festgelegt) und natürlich braucht der SlutWalk Berlin auch in diesem Jahr euer Feedback, eure Ideen und eure tatkräftige Hilfe, um überhaupt stattfinden zu können!
Ihr wollt mitmachen? Großartig! Dann meldet euch hier oder direkt per Mail an slutwalkberlin@gmail.com. Stellt euch dabei einfach kurz vor und verratet gerne schon mal, in welcher Form ihr eure Unterstützung zum SlutWalk Berlin am liebsten beitragen möchtet.
Ist es eher Pressearbeit? Oder Webseitenbetreuung? Die Soli-Partyplanung? Möchtet ihr Redner_innen für den Walk recherchieren? Oder packt ihr einfach gerne an, wenn Dinge aufgebaut werden müssen? Egal, wo eure Talente liegen: es gibt wie immer viel zu tun und wie immer gilt, dass alle Gender und sich solidarisch Zeigende herzlich willkommen sind!
Also meldet euch, teilt diesen Post mit euren Freund_innen und lasst uns auch 2012 mit dem SlutWalk Berlin zeigen, dass Sexismus, sexualisierte Gewalt, Vergewaltigungsmythen und -verharmlosungen keinen Platz in unserer Gesellschaft haben dürfen!
Thoughts on SlutWalk from a Wheelchair
As a sexual violence prevention educator, I find hope in the grassroots activism and passion that radiates from SlutWalk. Anything that gets people talking, that breaks down the myths and reduces victim shaming, is a step in the right direction. This activism is so badly needed in a society that still justifies violent victimization according to what women are wearing or how they choose to spend their Friday nights. The photos of women clad in sneakers, jeans and comfy t-shirts carrying signs that read “THIS IS WHAT I WAS WEARING WHEN I WAS RAPED” make my heart ache. But after reading all of the discussion, I’m left wondering if there’s a place for me in SlutWalk.
Much has been written about SlutWalk and the problematic nature of the word “slut.” Many women of color, in particular, have made it clear that they don’t want to reclaim the word because of the way their sexuality has been constructed throughout America’s racist history. As a woman in a wheelchair, I have a very different problem.
No, my problem is that the word “slut” has never felt like mine to reclaim. While women all over the world are waiting for people to stop seeing them as sex objects, women with disabilities are still waiting to be seen at all. We are less than a woman, somehow–certainly less than “slut.” Too often we are viewed as pitiable, pathetic and devoid of desire. We could never be “sluts.” If we are “lucky enough” to have partners, they get congratulations and pats on the back from strangers when they “take us out” in public.
It’s not, as you might guess, the word “walk.” Some may find it ableist, but I say it all the time: “I was walking down the street.” When I imagine saying, “I was rolling down the street,” I get this picture in my head of kids log-rolling down hills for fun.
No, my problem is that the word “slut” has never felt like mine to reclaim. While women all over the world are waiting for people to stop seeing them as sex objects, women with disabilities are still waiting to be seen at all. We are less than a woman, somehow–certainly less than “slut.” Too often we are viewed as pitiable, pathetic and devoid of desire. We could never be “sluts.” If we are “lucky enough” to have partners, they get congratulations and pats on the back from strangers when they “take us out” in public.
“Slut-shaming is the deliberate act of insulting a woman using sexist slurs in order to shame, humiliate, embarrass, degrade or intimidate her.”
– What is slut-shaming?
(via rollahardsix)
“My skirt, my choice.” SlutWalk Burlington 2011.
(via snowstorminjuly)
“This is a rape analogy. This is what women face every single day when they try to bring their rapists to justice.”
Future civil rights champion (Taken with Instagram at The Las Vegas Strip)
(via shandizzle)
“A woman dressed like this still gets raped. What’s your excuse now?”
“I’m a bitch if I say no. But I’m a slut if you rape me anyway!”
“Blame rapists, not boobs.”
(via takealookatyourlife)
“We Are SlutWalk NYC” (by SlutwalkNYC)
***TW This video touches upon discussion of rape culture, victim blaming, slut shaming, assault, and other potentially triggering topics.*
(via slutwalknyc)
“My outfit doesn’t require a seal of approval.” SlutWalk Greensboro 2011.
“You’ve got 99 problems. They are all misogyny.” Bilder vom Slutwalk Greensboro 2011.
(Fotos von Chelsea Parker via cupkacie)
“My skirt can’t ask for it.” SlutWalk DC 2011.
(via changingships)
Why We Need SlutWalk: A study in comments
trigger warning
There’s been some controversy over the SlutWalk protests taking place across the world. There’s a lot to say, but until I have the time to write something comprehensive, I thought I would let oh-so-lovely commenters from around the globe demonstrate why SlutWalks are so desperately needed.
“I kind of feel sorry for the police officer. I understand that he wasn’t blaming victims but it has all been blown out of proportion. I mean we prosecute thieves but we also tell people to lock their doors when they go out.”
“Seriously if you wish to dress sexy and strut your stuff you should expect sexual violence. Yes you can blame the man who cannot control himself but if he is found guilty you should also be found guilty of being so inviting.”
“you women that dress provocatively will attract the pervert/rapist whatever nearby. simple as that. when they see boobs and thigh and butt they all go nuts. so dont entice them as much as possible.”
“you shows your assets off you are just as much at fault if you get raped.”
“Do not just blame the person doing the assaulting if you are going to run around strutting your stuff.”
“if i didn’t want my car to be broke in. i would lock the doors and keep valuables out of site. will that save it? no, but it lowers my risk. ladies, carry mace and learn to fight otherwise you might make yourself a victim by giving wrong impressions.”
“You wouldn’t be walking through a safari park smelling of bacon, would you?”
“If you dress like a billboard, you are going to get customers. You can’t just do whatever you want and expect everyone to think what you demand. You are not that special.”
“When police make excuses for rapists we’re all screwed.”
