"But perhaps, we have come to a point in feminist movement-building where we need to acknowledge that..."

"But perhaps, we have come to a point in feminist movement-building where we need to acknowledge that differing histories necessitate differing strategies.

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What becomes an issue is those white women and liberal feminist women of color who argue that "slut" is a universal category of female experience, irrespective of race. I recognize that there are many women of color who are participating in the SW movement, and I support those sisters who do, particularly women who are doing it in solidarity and coalition. But rather than forcing white women to get on the diversity train with regard to the inclusivity of SlutWalk, perhaps we need to redirect our racial vigilance. By that I mean, I'd prefer that white women acknowledge that they are in fact organizing around a problematic use of terminology endemic to white communities and cultures."

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SlutWalks v. Ho Strolls « The Crunk Feminist Collective

Important to read the whole thing, but here are two really important takeaways from this piece about SlutWalk.