As part of the movement, people have reclaimed the word “slut” by dressing provocatively and promoting sexual confidence. Many people have taken issue with the movement, however, because the word “slut” is defined as “an immoral or dissolute woman; prostitute.”
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From listening to the dozens of testimonials from Ithaca’s event, it became clear that for many, SlutWalk is not about reclaiming the word “slut.” Rather, it’s more important for women to “reclaim” their bodies — to declare that they are allowed to experience pleasure.
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On Saturday nearly two hundred people joined together for Slutwalk Ithaca, a march to raise awareness about the prevalence of rape, victim-blaming and slut-shaming in U.S. society. Check out some of the protesters’ best signs.