Slutwalk in Vienna: Women go on the road

 

Already in over 70 cities there were Slut Walks on Saturday, it was also in Vienna so far. Women marched and joined a global movement against sexual Diskiminierung.

“The Slutwalk in Vienna will be a colorful and lively demonstration. All that blaming against stereotyping and victim, and are for a free, equal society without discrimination, are invited! All genders welcome, no dress code!, "It said in the release of the organizers. Around 700 participants attended the "sluts" protest on the part Mariahilferstrasse. Slutwalk started the clock at 16.30 Museum Square and then moved over the Mariahilferstraße - Neubaugasse - Neustiftgasse and Kaiser Road. By 18 clock-Christian Broda was held on the final event of the space- Slutwalks place.

The origin of Slutwalks

Trigger for the movement of "Slutwalk"Was a statement by a Canadian police officer. He advised women "to dress less like sluts, to avoid becoming victims of sexual violence." Canadian women made it their mission to demonstrate to a rape victim not to have to make those responsible.

In Canada was the first Slutwalk place. So far been to over 70 cities, from South America to Finland demonstrated, and also Vienna wanted to join.

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