In India, a toned-down protest against sexual harassment

A “SlutWalk,” will take place in New Delhi on July 31 to protest a Canadian police officer who said women should “avoid dressing like sluts” to protect themselves against sexual harassment. Women across the globe have participated in these walks, dressing provocatively in protest of the officer’s remarks. In India, the event is being tweaked to adhere to the country’s conservative values.

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July 11, 2011

A street play is being enacted in New Delhi as a warm-up to a toned-down SlutWalk that will take place on July 31.

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July 11, 2011

A street play being enacted as a warm-up to SlutWalk Delhi in New Delhi.

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July 11, 2011

A group discussion is held after the conclusion a street play in New Delhi.

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July 11, 2011

Young college students take part in a public debate about crime against women and gender stereotypes in the run-up to SlutWalk Delhi. New Delhi reported 258 cases of rape and harassment between January and June this year. The police chief advises women to not go out alone in the night to prevent harassment.

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April 3, 2011

People take part in the SlutWalk protest in Toronto. Protesters hit the streets to protest against rape and sexual crimes in response to a quote from Toronto police officer Michael Sanguinetti, who said, "Women should avoid dressing like sluts in order not to be victimized."

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April 3, 2011

People take part in the SlutWalk protest in Toronto.

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May 7, 2011

From left, Isa Stearns of Somerville, Mass., Nadia Friedler of Cambridge, Mass., Louisa Carpenter-Winch, of Cambridge, Mass., and Emma Munson-Blatt, of Cambridge, Mass., march in the SlutWalk in Boston. Organizers described the event as a demonstration against those who blame the victims of sex crimes.

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July 16, 2011

A woman takes part in a SlutWalk protest in central Seoul. About 100 protesters, mostly women, attended the protest, which became a movement of rallies around the world after a Toronto policeman suggested that women could avoid sexual assault by not dressing like a "slut."

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July 16, 2011

A South Korean woman walks past by banners and tied bras during a rally in Seoul. Dozens of South Korean women wearing skimpy clothing and sunglasses or masks rallied as part of the SlutWalk global protest against sexual assault.

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June 4, 2011

Demonstrators march in a SlutWalk in Glasgow, Scotland. Glasgow's first ever SlutWalk made its way through the town center to raise awareness about attitudes toward rape and sexual assault.

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July 13, 2011

Participants prepare to march for a SlutWalk in Sydney.

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