Thigh-highs, sweaters, stilettos, tennis shoes, lingerie and sweat pants aren’t often associated with protest, but in the case of SlutWalks, they’re the way many women are choosing to make their voices heard. As our readings point out, the walks aim to shift the current perspective on rape, to end victim blaming (Stampler). SlutWalks raise awareness in an organic way; they are an offshoot of local outrage, and that has power (Valenti). At the same time, using the term “slut” in the name of the walks makes some women of color feel unrepresented (Crunk Feminist Collective). As our readings point out, many women of color have been defined by negative sexual words for much longer than slut has been in use, creating a “how-dare-you quality” to the