[event] SlutWalk Singapore 2011 // 4th Dec 2011 @ Hong Lim Park

On 4th December 2011, Singapore will be having our very own SlutWalk. As you may have heard, SlutWalk started in Toronto in Feb 2011 as a response to a policeman's statement at a safety forum that "women should avoid dressing like sluts in order to not be victimized." This sparked a backlash which resulted in SlutWalk groups forming all over the world to protest a culture that blames victims for rape, and to challenge the attitudes that come with that, attitudes which usually leave sexual crimes under-reported as a result.

This is not just a women’s issue or a men’s issue; it is everyone’s issue — regardless of gender identification, class, religion, race, or any other identity markers.

One does not need to identify as ‘slut’ to be a part of SlutWalk. SlutWalkSG is asking you to join them to make a unified statement about sexual assault and victims’ rights and to demand respect for all. You do not have to wear your sexuality on your sleeve; you do not have to "vamp it up" either. SlutWalk Singapore is asking you to COME AS YOU ARE — whether in t-shirt and jeans, in fishnets, in a sari, in a jacket, or in a tudung. No matter how you visually identify, they are welcoming ALL those who feel that prevailing attitudes as to why sexual assault happens need to change. Everyone deserves to be respected for who they are.

This will be a carnival-style event with speeches, performances, and booths, so anyone can attend.

LINE UP:

Music: Johnny Eye Glass // Seyra // Jen Lin (DJ)

Performances: Muay Thai Demonstration by Vanessa Lee // Fire Dancers

Speeches: SlutWalk Organizers + more to be announced!

Booths: SlutWalk Merchandise booth // SlutWalk Logbook booth // Sexual Assault literature "library" // Drinkdings drinks booth // BackatMONKS // Eros Coaching // Maid By Me // Hello Stranger // Sayoni // Women's Muay Thai SG // AWARE Sexual Assault Befrienders Service (SABS) // Oogachaga

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SlutWalk Singapore is proudly sponsored by these groups and organizations: Sayoni, The Patatas, Eros Coaching, Sheeps, Drinkdings, & BackatMONKS.

[event] Official SlutWalk Party 2011 // 1st Dec 2011 @ Home Club

backatMONKS B@M!, in collaboration with SlutWalkSG wants to bring everyone back to the good o’ naughty times. A time when having fun, getting a'lil tipsy (COMPLETELY SMASHED!) and looking smoldering hot didn't automatically = an invitation to be raped.

On the 1st of Dec 2011 at Home Club, B@M! will return with its doors open to everyone irregardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation, to host SlutWalk's Official Party! LGBT, QABC, DEFG are all welcomed!
 

Come down and exercise your right to party and dress however you like without fear, support the cause and have some misconceptions debunked. Not to be missed! It's a guaranteed 100% consensual great time!

Now in its 5th event this year, BAM has seen over 1000 girls, 5000 shots and a few more broken hearts AND they are determined to keep delivering LEGENNN...

(Wait for it)
..DARY parties.

1st Dec 2011
Doors open at 7pm ( 1 FOR 1 TILL 10PM! ) till late
Tickets: $15 (pre-sale) / $20 at door – inclusive of a bottle of Hooch/Asahi
Location : Home Club, 20 Upper Circular Road, #B1-01/06

Ticket Purchase, table reservations, more information:
email backatmonks@hotmail.com
or visit their website http://www.backatmonks.wordpress.com/

[event] SlutTalk Singapore // 3rd Dec 2011 @ The Substation Classroom Level 2

On the 3rd and 4th of December 2011, Singapore will be holding its very own SlutWalk as a statement against sexual assault, victim-blaming, and slut-shaming. In a bid to contextualize SlutWalk Singapore, the official programme kicks off with a full first day of workshops, talks and discussions, touching on issues surrounding sexual assault, victim-blaming/slut-shaming, sexuality and consent.

3rd Dec 2011 The Substation, Classroom 2 @ Level 2
2pm-10pm

(Note: You can choose to attend one of these talks/workshops, or a combination of them. You do not need to attend all if you are unable to.)

*There will be a break of 20mins between each component.

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2PM
Exploring Sex, Sexuality, and Intimacy by sexologist Dr. Martha Lee (talk)

Sex, sexuality and intimacy are distinct terms which are often used interchangeably. This session aims to explore the difference before discussing what owning your sexuality means and the ways one can better understand/enhance their own sexuality.

http://www.eroscoaching.com/

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3.20PM
SPARKS*: Action for AIDS's response to combating HIV/AIDS by Avin Tan (talk)

Knowledge coupled with action can make a difference and the SPARKS* programme is designed to arm you with basic HIV/AIDS knowledge and how you can play your part to stop HIV/AIDS. You will also learn why there is stigma & discrimination surrounding HIV/AIDS, and have some myths debunked.

http://afa.org.sg/

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4.40PM
Promoting Consent, Preventing Coercion: What Men & Women Can Do to Prevent Sexual Assault by gender equality advocacy NGO AWARE (talk)

Explores the law on sexual assault in Singapore, myths of sexual assault, and outlines steps men and women can take to prevent or intervene in sexual assault in Singapore.

http://www.aware.org.sg/

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6PM
Challenging Complicities coordinated by Singapore Queer-Straight Alliance (roundtable discussion)

Keynote speakers: Wong Pei Chi, Dr Ingrid Hoofd, and Alex Serrenti.

An intellectual roundtable discussion on the freedom to gender identity and its alleged complicities in crime and victim-blaming, it also aims to elevate discussion on feminist and gender identity advocacy in Singapore, with two main topics for discussion:

i) Drawing the lines between crime, victim-blaming, risk management and “complicity” in crime: how may we, as advocates, best articulate ourselves to effect change in mindsets here?

ii) SlutWalk — actual empowerment, reclamation or a continual espousal of male-centric ideas of femininity?

https://www.facebook.com/SinQSA

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7.20PM
SlutWalkSG: Local Relevance, Global Challenges facilitated by Dr. Joel Gwynne (lecture + discussion)

Explores questions such as: How is SlutWalkSG different compared to SlutWalk as a global movement? Why are Singaporeans becoming involved with SlutWalk? Do women in Singapore experience sexuality differently to women in the West? How do ideas about multiculturalism and multiracialism affect attitudes to women's sexuality? In an apparently "post-feminist" world, what challenges do we face when attempting to make sexual assault and sexual labeling a relevant and crucial social issue?

(This discussion will be preceded by a 20 min mini-lecture)

http://www.nie.edu.sg/profile/joel-robert-gwynne

**Limited to 20 participants only. If interested to attend, please email Dr. Gwynne at joel.gwynne@nie.edu.sg.

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8.40PM
Policing Desire and the Whore Stigma by sex workers’ outreach initiative Project X (workshop)

Anyone can be labeled as a whore/slut if she steps out of The Line. And if you’re labeled a whore/slut, you’re less than human and warrant being treated less than human. As such, some key questions we aim to unpack include: Who constructs these forms of control? How do these forms of control manifest and what are its implications? How do we take back control over our minds and bodies?

http://theprojectx.org/

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[event] SlutShot: A Photo(graphic) (Exhibit)ion // 23rd Oct 2011 @ The Substation Random Room

Slut. Sundal. 贱货 (jiàn hùo). தேவடியா (thevadiya).

What is a Slut? Who is a Slut? What makes a Slut?

In this work, the photographer attempts to unpack the meaning of the word Slut together with her subjects, at the same time questioning and challenging cultural and societal notions of the word. An interactive exploration, the artist serves as observer and executor, her subjects each telling the viewer their own relationship to the word Slut.

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Part of Rahim.

Photos by Cher Tan

A SlutWalk Singapore initiative