The Slut Walk or Marcha de las Putas came to Argentina in the bitter cold of winter. Women in Buenos Aires, Rosario and Mar del Plata braved the cold to bare their feelings and breasts to the public. The march in the capital started at the Obelisk, the city’s phallic symbol, and marching to Congress.
The global protest movement started in Toronto after policeman Michael Sanguinetti said: “I’ve been told not to say this, however, women should avoid dressing like sluts in order not be victimised.” The statement sparked marches in Toronto, London, San Francisco, Madrid and now Buenos Aires, with women taking control of the the word Slut (or Puta) and emphatically stating that No means No. Photographers Jessie Akin and Shane Korpisto captured the march and share photos with our readers here.
The organizers encourage the passing crowds to join the protest at Plaza de La Republica. (Photo: Jessie Akin)
A male protester supports the cause 'No means No'. (Photo: Jessie Akin)
Two women protesters hold a sign next to the Obelisk which reads 'respect'. (Photo: Jessie Akin)
A protester shows off her high heels and claims 'even though I wear a mini skirt, no means no' while another holds a sign reading 'gata' (slag) against the backdrop of the Obelisk. (Photo: Jessie Akin)
'Even though I wear high heals, low tops and skirts, that doesn't guarantee you anything'. (Photo: Jessie Akin)
The protesters marched from the Obelisk, up Av. Corrientes and finished outside the Congress building. (Photo: Jessie Akin)
One protester bares her top and marches in protest of the way women's bodies are seen. (Photo: Jessie Akin)
A couple take off their clothes outside the Congress building in protest for legal abortion and for a change in the way women's bodies are seen. (Photo: Jessie Akin)
Police presence at Marcha de las Putas. (Photo: Shane Korpisto)
Marcha de las Putas participant. (Photo: Shane Korpisto)
Marcha de las Putas participants. (Photos: Shane Korpisto)
Marcha de las Putas organizer. (Photo: Shane Korpisto)
Muy buen reportaje!. Felicitaciones!!.