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Was just popping in for my little bit of Feminist Frequency when I saw a post about Slut Walk. I've not said anything much about it other than I'm not happy with it. I don't like the name, and I don't like the idea very much. I think it's 'skirting' around the real issues.
This person really sums it up for me when they say:
'In reality, capitalism mediates the feminist façade of choice by creating an entire industry that commodifies women’s sexuality and links a woman’s self-esteem and self-worth to fashion and beauty. Slutwalk itself consistently refuses any connection to feminism and fixates solely around liberal questions of individual choice - the palatable “I can wear what I want” feminism that is intentionally devoid of an analysis of power dynamics.'
I could say more about it, but it would probably be very very long and boring... and it's old news already.
This person really sums it up for me when they say:
'In reality, capitalism mediates the feminist façade of choice by creating an entire industry that commodifies women’s sexuality and links a woman’s self-esteem and self-worth to fashion and beauty. Slutwalk itself consistently refuses any connection to feminism and fixates solely around liberal questions of individual choice - the palatable “I can wear what I want” feminism that is intentionally devoid of an analysis of power dynamics.'
I could say more about it, but it would probably be very very long and boring... and it's old news already.