Slutwalk

The SlutWalk movement emerged in 2011 in response to comments made by a Canadian police officer (Michael Sanguinetti) at the University of Toronto, following several cases of sexual violence at that institution. Michael Sanguinetti suggested that women should avoid dressing provocatively, using the term “sluts”. This comment sparked online outrage against victim-blaming based on clothing and/or behavior, gaining media coverage. The movement grew rapidly and spontaneously, taking to the streets in the 2011 SlutWalk Toronto. The protests expanded globally, reaching 40 countries and 200 cities in 2011, uniting feminist groups under the theme “Because we have had enough”. Portugal also joined the transnational movement in 2011 with SlutWalk Porto and SlutWalk Lisbon, also known as “Marcha das Galdérias”, held annually.