When Canadian students at a university safety forum were advised that
provocative clothing encourages sexual harassment, they protested by
organizing the SlutWalk. Law enforcement may view conservative dress as a form of risk management, but not everyone sees it that way. For Slutwalkers, sporting the “perfect plummage” is a right, not a hedge. As moms of teenage girls, the message resonates, but we still worry.
The right to look isn’t the right to touch. True that, but it’s even more complicated. “Slut” is in the eyes of the beholder. The thong bikini that’s routine in Rio gets you jailed in Tehran. Defining provocative attire is not completely clear cut in a diverse world.
Self expression butts head with safety. What’s your view?
Julie and Jennie
Have you ever watched the TV show “Toddlers and Tiaras”? Take a look and then NEVER turn it on again. Are we raising sluts?How about Snooky? How about the new movie,” Friends with Benefits” . I think we have turned the reins over to our youth. Now what??????
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As long as “perfect plumage “doesn’t sit in front of me at the theater it’s fine with me. We all need some fun these days.
I would like to thank both of you, Jenny & Julie for giving me an inspiration. Since all of us guys around the dock now are in our 50’s – 60’s with time on our hands, maybe we should organize our own “Slut Walk”. Think we’ll get arrested or attacked?
It might be fun… you’ll be the catch of the day!
Julie and Jennie