Hundreds March Against Sexual Assault In 'SlutWalk'

by Vanessa Romo

photo: Alexander Chamas

This spring and summer, scantily-clad women, and some men, are taking to the streets in what are called "SlutWalks." They say they're protesting a culture in which the victim of a sexual assault is blamed, rather than the perpetrator.

Hundreds of women in skimpy outfits — plunging necklines and the shortest of shorts — disregarded the overcast 60-degree weather


Protesters march at the SlutWalk in Seattle on June 19. SlutWalks began in April when a Toronto police officer suggested women "avoid dressing like sluts" to not be victimized.
Alexander Chamas

Protesters march at the SlutWalk in Seattle on June 19. SlutWalks began in April when a Toronto police officer suggested women "avoid dressing like sluts" to not be victimized.


This spring and summer, scantily-clad women, and some men, are taking to the streets in what are called "SlutWalks." They say they're protesting a culture in which the victim of a sexual assault is blamed, rather than the perpetrator.

Hundreds of women in skimpy outfits — plunging necklines and the shortest of shorts — disregarded the overcast 60-degree weather and marched down the streets of Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood last weekend.

Protester Monica Thomas explained why she came out for the walk.


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