At the onset I believe in the rights of any individual to choose how they live within the confines of the law while also being self aware that their actions and words from a societal standpoint. That they may be misconstrued and respectfully debated is also a right a deem rather important as to the rights of free speech on everyone's behalf both negative and positive, but that said.

Firstly I wrote this in SEXUALITY because "what is dressing provocatively or acting slutty?" other than the right of an individual to freely express themselves and if anything to knowingly (some might say) objectify themselves willingly for the sole purpose of sexual arousal of the right guy or girl? The problem being is that by not displaying it in a bubble public displays will inherently garner the most obscene and negative responses of others, even to the point of luring unhinged and unstable sexual predators too pathologically unsound to react as well!

I include in these predators the assholes who would take the opportunistic means of grabbing, smacking or touching private parts unwelcome and/or unprovoked. As much as I wouldn't want to infringe on the their personal freedoms to act or dress as they see fit, it borders on ridiculousness when the victims of such attacks (even if only being ogled or stared at) are so surprised at the possibility of such an outcome? That while they have no right of being assaulted (I concur adamantly) that they are so surprised by such negative responses and that such an outward appearance doesn't require a bit more diligence of personal responsibility in their own personal safety.

Men don't experience this as much, but if you'll excuse an obscure example I'll offer one speaking of course of myself. If I were to wear a pair of spandex biker shorts sans underwear that showed off my package in glaring detail, knowing intentionally that I would elicit a response. I know for certain that in my travels I will experience interest, curiosity and even anger by those who find it offensive to the point of vulgarity, added should I place myself somewhere where this would be a trigger for sexual interest such as a gay club? I would be sure to note my responsibility in and the possibility of having to physically defend myself from being groped while displaying my tight ass and dick through such sheer material that accentuates them. I would however not be surprised by such negative responses as well as the welcome responses from guys and girls that I intended on receiving.

So the question: "Would it not be as much my equal right to dress this way, as it would be my responsibility to share the inherent risk sending a message that could be dangerously perceived by others?"

 

Not sure if I agree with you here. And it's very long winded . No one really goes out to act slutty as this is a degrading word . Some people will go out to act sexual and that's what sometimes is mistaken for slutty but is total different. I have no issues with anyone acting sexual . It's a free world

 

I love taking the train in the summertime. The ladies with those skimpy dresses and skirts make my commute so much more enjoyable!

 

As far as what I wear in public goes, I've always thought that it was my civic duty not to cause any traffic accidents.

 

What you call long winded (not offended) I call a complete thought as I've tried the short versions only to have to come back a half a dozen times to elaborate, so before I write I try and to compile my thought by writing along with my stream of thought(s). As far as going out their way to act slutty the Slut Walks held every year in America and Canada by well known figures are legendary and highly subjective as to their purpose of supposedly empowering women's right to dress overtly provocative and that's just one example (You Tube it?) I'm just asking if just as much as the rights to do it there's a false expectation of it's acceptance that will totally be free of negative view and that just maybe some consent is not given through the responsibility of the participant?

 

Great point and one I've actually seen standing at a stop light with a rather scantily clothed and beautiful girl that was not her fault when two dumbasses collided trying to look at her!

 

I am sure it is unintentional but there is a lot of judgemental sexism in this thread!

Thinskin

 

While men are significantly less likely to be sexually harassed despite their clothing, having the wrong appearance or looking "a certain way" on some places can definitely be way more dangerous. While females get cat called, or have to deal with whistles and disrespectful words, men have to sometimes deal with physical violence either from would be gang scumbags or from law enforces.
I know I have the right to walk wherever I want, but sometimes walking those extra four blocks to avoid a particular area are just worth the effort.
I guess what I'm trying to say is, sometimes you reap what you sow.

 

I was hassled a lot for sex at school and I didn't dress slutty in fact mostly I was always covered up, but boys still pressured me instead of girls who dressed more revealing.

 

A person should have the right and freedom to dress however they want (within the limits of the law) but as stated, should not be surprised by the response they receive. So they should not be offended by the looks and comments they receive. That being said, "any deliberate unwanted or offensive touching of another" is the definition of assault.

 

Good comparisons and I understand completely what you mean, when I taught self defense it was more comprehensive. Not only how to be prepared for the worst situation, but I spent an awful lot of time explaining that first we take upon ourselves how to avoid it. It's a shame how people sometimes have to be mindful how they dress, act or choose to travel may require a personal choice of safety and/or risk.

 

Pardon any assumptions was this based off of just their interest, had you been labeled with a reputation from choosing a wrong boy to which you experimented with or unknown factors? As well as teaching girls the possible risks of being sexually active or discouraging dressing provocatively early on many young men are unfortunately not raised by fathers like me who teach the baseline respect for women.

 

To be very blunt I was raped at a party. It went round that I had been with this boy, and I never reported it or said it was rape. When it got round I had done "it" it seemed to be open house for some.

 

I'm in support of capital punishment for bonafide rape.

 

Slut Walk? Walk of Shame?
Not hardly, I never left the house without cab fare.
If I ever went to a guy's place and he either didn't offer to drive me home or call me a taxi, I never went back.
If I took my car, I always kept a change of clothes with me.