SlutWalk is hitting Perth this week to raise awareness of the tendency to blame the victims of sexual assault.
And the word slut is making even some participants uncomfortable. What’s behind the term? Where does it come from, and can it be reclaimed?
We’re joined by SlutWalk organiser Beth Castieau on this episode of Talk the Talk.
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SlutWalk Perth
http://www.facebook.com/SlutWalkPerth
The origins of SlutWalk
http://www.blogto.com/city/2011/03/the_origins_of_slutwalk_toronto/
http://www.smh.com.au/victoria/a-rally-to-find-the-slut-in-everyone-20110528-1f9w3.html
It’s already happened in Sydney:
http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/slutwalk-turns-apathy-into-action-on-sex-attacks-20110612-1fzaf.html?from=smh_sb
Where does the word come from?
http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=slut
It’s not just Toronto police blaming women for rape. Islamic muftis have been into it for years. Uncovered meat, anyone?
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/muslim-leader-blames-women-for-sex-attacks/story-e6frg6nf-1111112419114
