SlutWalk

[Maha]

they both make a mess on the floor tho.

A drunk is normally in a happy mood also...

[Winston001]

Not rare enough to be statistically insignificant. You can put it aside if you want.

The other part of this whole thing is the fact that he is perpetuating the stereotype of a sexually liberated female as being something negative or undesirable. Even further than that, he is associating it with violence!

The word slut has strong negative connotations and is used mainly by wound-up old men who have not adjusted to the feminist movement. Or worse, jealous dudes that aren't getting any.

This especially rings when there is no male equivalent word and no equivalent negative connotations.

"Slut" is the "Nigger" of the feminist movement.

Let me immediately say I have no wish to diminish the awfulness of rape.

I respect your intelligent point of view and we could argue linguistics and primal impulses ad infinitum. What I do know is that many feminists are cringing over the Slutwalk campaign because it's become a sideshow and undermines serious issues. Embracing the word "slut" is giving it power when feminism is far better served by that concept disappearing.

http://www.feministfrequency.com/201...s-of-slutwalk/

[jazfender]

What I do know is that many feminists are cringing over the Slutwalk campaign because it's become a sideshow and undermines serious issues. Embracing the word "slut" is giving it power when feminism is far better served by that concept disappearing.

http://www.feministfrequency.com/201...s-of-slutwalk/

Personally I am unsure whether "claiming back" a derogatory word does anything to diminish or repair harm done.

I think it would be better if the word dated and died off, like Olde English.

In saying that, my view currently is that the debate created by SlutWalk (even if just about the name) outweighs any "power" given to the word.

Problems do not disappear if nobody knows about them.

[Geeen]

This especially rings when there is no male equivalent word

The word you want is sloven, as in "he is very slovenly" meaning he's easy. Doesnt take much effort to sleep with. Has poor personal standards.

[skinman]

a slut is generally a chick who will sleep with anyone except you (isn't it?) at least thats what I remember from when I was younger, may be different now in these PC times an all

[jazfender]

The word you want is sloven, as in "he is very slovenly" meaning he's easy. Doesnt take much effort to sleep with. Has poor personal standards.

Got one you don't have to explain the meaning for?

[jaffaonajappa]

a slut is generally a chick who will sleep with anyone except you (isn't it?) at least thats what I remember from when I was younger, may be different now in these PC times an all

lol no.
Unless your the defensive type.....

A sluts a slut. treat them well.

[Maha]

A sluts a slut. treat them well.

....and let them lead the way, show them all the beauty you possess inside...

[Ronin]

The word you want is sloven, as in "he is very slovenly" meaning he's easy. Doesnt take much effort to sleep with. Has poor personal standards.

No it isn't as you have the meaning wrong.

Got one you don't have to explain the meaning for?

Hypocrisy says that the male equivalent of slut is "Bloody legend Mate".

What defines a slut? In the 50's it would be someone who had sleep with more than 1 man .... ever. Now where do you draw the line.

Using the word slut would have had more meaning if the cop in question had used it and he didn't.

[Katman]

Using the word slut would have had more meaning if the cop in question had used it and he didn't.

Really? This gets interestinger and interestinger.

Can anyone tells us the exact words the cop used?

[oneofsix]

Really? This gets interestinger and interestinger.

Can anyone tells us the exact words the cop used?

I doubt he can by now and I wouldn't trust the media reported words. Joking aside I too would be interested in what was actually said and under what circumstances.

[imdying]

"You know, I think we're beating around the bush here," he reportedly told them. "I've been told I'm not supposed to say this - however, women should avoid dressing like sluts in order not to be victimised."
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Source:http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-13320785

[Ronin]

Really? This gets interestinger and interestinger.

Can anyone tells us the exact words the cop used?

"You know, I think we're beating around the bush here," he reportedly told them. "I've been told I'm not supposed to say this - however, women should avoid dressing like sluts in order not to be victimised."
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Source:http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-13320785

Whups. My bad. That will teach me for trusting the NZ media and not doing my own research. I apologise and withdraw the statement.

[imdying]

Hey man it was a 5 second google/copy/paste job, don't take it as gospel, the place I took it from could be wrong. Doesn't look like it but....

[Ronin]

Hey man it was a 5 second google/copy/paste job, don't take it as gospel, the place I took it from could be wrong. Doesn't look like it but....

Well, all the news sites I have since looked at must copy/paste from same place. AFAIK NZ shMedia reported at "Dressing inappropriately".