IFN & DUGES Debate & Discussion on 'Slutwalk'

What: Debate and Dicussion on 'Slutwalk' 
When: Thursday, 2 February 2012, 7pm
Where:  Cassidys Hotel, Cavendish Row, O'Connell St, Dublin 1
Facebook Event: here.

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Motion: Should there be a Dublin Slutwalk in 2012?

The first SlutWalk happened last year in Toronto in response to a Canadian police officer’s comment that women should avoid dressing like sluts in order to reduce the likelihood of being raped. Since then this movement has gone global, and with the marches set to become annual event, should we have a Dublin Slutwalk in 2012? The evening will kick off with a number of pro- and anti-Slutwalk speakers. 

Pro-Slutwalk:
William O'Brien, Equality Officer, NUI Galway Students Union

Anti-Slutwalk:
Emma Regan, IFN Coordinator

Then we'll welcome contributions from everybody present.

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Would you like to be involved?
Do you have a strong opinion about Slutwalk? We would love you to speak at this event! Please contact us at irishfeministnetwork@gmail.com

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More about Slutwalk's origins:

On 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”.

As 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.
Read more on main site here...

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Check out this scariliy eloquent 13 year old's take on Slut Shaming