Monday, August 22, 2011

'SlutWalk' in Argentina

A woman shows her breasts with the word 'Whore' written on her stomach during so-called 'Slutwalk' against sexual violence at Plaza de la Republica square in Buenos Aires on August 19, 2011. Participants protest against explaining or excusing rape by referring to any aspect of a woman's appearance.  (AFP/Juan Mabromata)
A woman shows her breasts with the word written on her stomach reads 'Whore' during the worldwide 'Slutwalk' against sexual violence in Buenos Aires, Argentina on August 19, 2011.  (AFP/Juan Mabromata)
A woman shout slogans as she takes part in a SlutWalk rally against sexual abuse and inequality in Buenos Aires August 19, 2011. SlutWalk is a protest movement that has attracted thousands of people in various cities who rally to denote sexual inequality in general and in particular, the injustice of blaming the victim rather than the rapist or abuser, the organisers said during speeches at the rally.  (Reuters/Marcos Brindicci)
A woman takes part in a 'SlutWalk' rally against sexual abuse and inequality in Argentina on August 19, 2011. SlutWalk is a protest movement that has attracted thousands of people in various cities who rally to denote sexual inequality in general and in particular the injustice of blaming the victim rather than the rapist or abuser, the organisers said during speeches at the rally.  (Reuters/Marcos Brindicci)
A woman applies lipstick on another as they take part in a SlutWalk rally against sexual abuse and inequality in Buenos Aires on August 19, 2011. SlutWalk is a protest movement that has attracted thousands of people in various cities who rally to denote sexual inequality in general and in particular the injustice of blaming the victim rather than the rapist or abuser, the organisers said during speeches at the rally.  (Reuters/Marcos Brindicci)
A woman takes part in a SlutWalk rally against sexual abuse and inequality in Buenos Aires August 19, 2011. The word on her body reads 'Whore'.  (Reuters/Marcos Brindicci)
A girl holds a sign that reads in Spanish 'I am a slut, you're a slut, your mother is a slut' during a 'SlutWalk' in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (AP/Natacha Pisarenko)
A woman holds a sign that reads in Spanish 'My body and my clothes are none of your business' during a 'SlutWalk' in Buenos Aires, Argentina on Friday Aug. 19, 2011. The protests originated in Toronto, Canada where they were sparked by a police officer's remark that women could avoid being raped by not dressing like 'sluts'.  (AP/Natacha Pisarenko)
Protesters holds signs that read in Spanish 'A beautiful woman is one who fights and 'The new man doesn't look for prostitutes' during a 'SlutWalk' in Buenos Aires, Argentina on Aug. 19, 2011. So-called 'SlutWalks' have been held around the world, asserting that women's rights should be respected no matter their occupation, beliefs, age or physical appearance. '  (AP/Natacha Pisarenko)
A protester puts lipstick on another protester during a 'SlutWalk' in Buenos Aires, Argentina on August 19, 2011. So-called 'Slutwalks' have been held around the world, asserting that women's rights should be respected no matter their occupation, beliefs, age, or physical appearance.  (AP/Natacha Pisarenko)
A protester holds a sign that reads in Spanish 'I'm not your mommy, queen, little thing, a pair of breasts, a bum or a vagina. I'm a woman' during the 'SlutWalk' in Buenos Aires, Argentina.  (AP/Natacha Pisarenko)
Protesters hold signs that read in Spanish 'I'm also a slut' (C) and 'No is no' (L) during a 'SlutWalk' in Argentina on Aug. 19, 2011. The protests originated in Toronto, Canada, where they were sparked by a police officer's remark that women could avoid being raped by not dressing like 'sluts.'  (AP/Natacha Pisarenko)
A woman takes part in a 'SlutWalk' rally against sexual abuse and inequality in Argentina on August 19, 2011. SlutWalk is a protest movement that has attracted thousands of people in various cities who rally to denote sexual inequality in general and in particular the injustice of blaming the victim rather than the rapist or abuser, the organisers said during speeches at the rally.  (Reuters/Marcos Brindicci)
Women hold signs that read in Spanish 'SlutWalk' and 'Not submissive! Nor devoted! Free, pretty and crazy!' in Buenos Aires, Argentina.  (AP/Natacha Pisarenko)
A man holds up a sign that reads 'I am a whore too' as he takes part in a SlutWalk rally against sexual abuse and inequality in Buenos Aires August 19, 2011.  (Reuters/Marcos Brindicci)
A girl holds up a sign that reads 'I whore' as she takes part in a SlutWalk rally against sexual abuse and inequality in Buenos Aires, Argentina on August 19, 2011.  (Reuters/Marcos Brindicci)
A protester holds a sign that reads in Spanish 'I'm a slut, your mother is a slut' during a 'SlutWalk' in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Friday Aug. 19, 2011. So-called 'SlutWalks' have been held around the world, asserting that women's rights should be respected no matter their occupation, beliefs, age, or physical appearance.  (AP/Natacha Pisarenko)

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