slutwalk

Etymology

From slut + walk.

Why this word is great

SLUTWALK — [Noun] A protest march challenging victim-blaming and the policing of women’s sexuality, often featuring provocative attire to reclaim the slur "slut." From slut (a derogatory term for a sexually promiscuous woman) + walk (a march or protest). Unlike a "silent vigil" (rooted in mourning) or a "take back the night" rally (focused on safe spaces), SlutWalk weaponizes the very language of its oppression—turning catcalls into chants, leers into defiance. It is stiletto heels stomping on courtroom transcripts, lipstick smeared like war paint, and a hundred raised fists when the megaphone cracks with the words "my body." The movement thrives where shame withers: in broad daylight.

noun

  1. A kind of protest march against rape culture and slut-shaming, generally led by young women who dress in revealing clothing.“One of the organisers of the slutwalks in the UK said: 'Comments like these only serve to shame victims into silence.'”