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DESCRIPTION:Original Date and Time: Saturday, May 14 · 12:00pm - 3:00pm\nOriginal 
 Location: Clock tower, downtown Santa Cruz, CA\n\n-----\n\nBECAUSE WE’VE 
 HAD ENOUGH!\n\nOn 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”.\n\nAs 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.\n\nHistorically, 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.\n\nWe 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.\n\nWe 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.\n\nWe 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.\n\nWe 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.\n\nJoin us in our mission to spread the word that those who 
 experience sexual assault are not the ones at fault, without 
 exception.\n\n-----\n\nhttp://www.slutwalktoronto.com/\n\nhttp://www.slutwalktoronto.com/satellite\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2011/05/10/18679373.php
SUMMARY:SlutWalk Santa Cruz
LOCATION:Sluts & Allies unite!\n\nSan Lorenzo park, downtown Santa Cruz CA
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2011/05/10/18679373.php
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