LONDON — Thousands of women took part in a so-called Slut Walk in London on Saturday,
insisting that they should be able to wear as much or as little as they like without facing sexual harassment by men.
The colourful march saw most people wearing everyday clothing but some wore provocative outfits as they marched on London's central Trafalgar Square.
Slut Walk was first held in Toronto earlier this year after
a police officer caused outrage by stating that "women should avoid dressing like sluts in order not to be victimised" during a speech to university students.
The protest soon spread to cities around the world where women joined in huge numbers to challenge the mindset that victims of sexual assault should bear a degree of responsibility on the grounds that they were "asking for it".
AFP: 'Slut Walk' hits London streets