The critics seem obsessed with the political formula. The latest “big problem” with the slutwalk seems to be that there are no minorities in the committee. I see this as a spontaneously evolved action, planned by whoever was connected in the moment. It is ridiculous to criticize the message because the messengers aren’t structured like a political party.
A supporter of the walk brings up some questions being asked. Please note, these have been raised elsewhere.
| “ | @Vidyut Support the cause of #slutwalk. However those pointing to the demographic mismatch between india pop and committee are making a pt. |
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| “ | @samas777 only if you believe the current committee will act in some way harmful to minority interests. Otherwise, its nitpicking #slutwalk |
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| “ | @samas777 Sure, I suppose it will be better. At the same time, seeing as how getting it done at all is a fight, I’m not complaining |
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| “ | @Vidyut Regardless, #slutwalk comm would do well to reflect all demographic shades of India. |
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| “ | @samas777 if this goes well, and things get easier, future walks can have elected representatives if someone volunteers to conduct the poll |
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| “ | @Vidyut No the problem is many minorities not involved at all. Think message is great. |
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| “ | @samas777 right now, it is the doing that is the point. Minorities are missing only if you see women as divided. #slutwalk |
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| “ | @samas777 it is a meaningless mindfuck. If the minorities were there, someone would go after tax returns. You know the drill. |
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| “ | @Vidyut Also do you think the first walk should go thru bollywood? Seen objectification lately? |
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| “ | @samas777 I think absolutely everyone interested should participate. Men, women, kids, old, young, rich, poor, bollywood, train drivers… |
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| “ | @Vidyut I will bet you dollars to doughnuts that in a wider milieu, women in india may be divided on method if it is a replica of west |
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| “ | @samas777 I’m not interested in divisions and polarizations. If someone takes an initiative, I say go for it for all of us. |
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| “ | @samas777 If someone is not interested, they will still gain from any social change that happens. No division. Its society. |
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| “ | @Vidyut I agree on your wider point that the message is important for many brothers out there. 🙂 |
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| “ | @samas777 That is what we need to remember. If doubts sabotage that, then we’re off track. In aiming for perfection, we enter paralysis. |
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| “ | @Vidyut Last pt. Will it pass the mommy test? Sure there will be a generational divide amongst women depending on how far the method goes. |
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| “ | @samas777 I think it is about how we share ideas. Dignity is not abhorrent to any woman. I think we need to have Hindi interviews in media. |
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| “ | @samas777 Somehow, a large part of our repressed, obsessed male population are unable to think beyond a show of skin. Values don’t register. |
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| “ | @Vidyut Yes use of vernacular idiom would go a long way |
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| “ | @samas777 I believe they are calling it Besharmi Morcha. |
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| “ | @samas777 Appreciate your questions. If its okay with you, I’d like to blog our conversation to point people to for similar questions. |
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| “ | @Vidyut No problem. Timelines are public anyway. Please follow if i ever need to DM. Thanks. |
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| “ | @Vidyut This will be long discussion on reaction to skin. Fursat mein chat karenge. Caio for now. |
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Lack of minority representation, this is elitist, this is only for the “baal kati aurat”, has no popular support, it is not transparent, it is undemocratic, someone supporting it has a criminal background, it is detrimental to our image abroad, threat to national security, public safety, public order, against Indian culture…. These are common accusations to discredit any movement. Full power to the #slutwalk participants.
Lack of minority representation, this is elitist, this is only for the “baal kati aurat”, has no popular support, it is not transparent, it is undemocratic, someone supporting it has a criminal background, it is detrimental to our image abroad, threat to national security, public safety, public order, against Indian culture…. These are common accusations to discredit any movement. Full power to the #slutwalk participants.