'Patriarchy isn't gonna smash itself!' SlutWalk Chicago brings out feminism's best [photos, video]

Posted at 7:06 pm on August 23, 2014 by Sarah D.

Also horrible: The scene at today’s SlutWalk Chicago:

#SlutWalkChi RT @rickmajewski: Waiting at #daleyplaza for #chicagos #slutwalk to begin #protest #rights pic.twitter.com/BZdwAIi0O2
— Occupy Chicago (@OccupyChicago) August 23, 2014

Whenever the crowd is forced onto sidewalk, chant becomes "who do you serve?" Crossing river. #slutwalkchi pic.twitter.com/wI49NbkmRu
— Joe Macaré (@joemacare) August 23, 2014

End Rape Culture! #SlutWalkChi #Chicago pic.twitter.com/wSUbbFH8NS
— FURIE (@slutwalkchicago) August 23, 2014

He’s doing his part.

RT @slutwalkchicago: #SlutWalkChi stepping off!! 100's marching against Raoe Culture #Chicago pic.twitter.com/xiiar31uQu
— Rachael P (@plussone) August 23, 2014

We'll see this banner at @slutwalkchicago #ACAB #Caturday #SlutWalkChi pic.twitter.com/KBlRYgkqsD
— Rachael P (@plussone) August 23, 2014

https://twitter.com/bullhorngirl/status/503243577380462592

Speakers are getting started at @slutwalkchicago #SlutWalkChi 2014 pic.twitter.com/3HsC0obw4U FIGHT RAPE CULTURE!!!
— Rachael P (@plussone) August 23, 2014

.@ICATIllinois volunteers as a clinic escorts to help protect women's access to reproductive rights. #slutwalkchi pic.twitter.com/QlKBvDb8af
— FURIE (@slutwalkchicago) August 23, 2014

"Smashing Rape Culture requires smashing capitalism." #SlutWalkChi pic.twitter.com/iEbMP1ZBOg
— FURIE (@slutwalkchicago) August 23, 2014

Great turn out at #slutwalk in #Chicago! via @SamwiseEyes pic.twitter.com/2kBBTbpu6t He's livestreaming #SlutWalkChi: http://t.co/vg453uCUEd
— Occupy Chicago (@OccupyChicago) August 23, 2014

#SlutWalk #SlutwalkChi outside of #Chicago water tower, ppl literally smashing "patriarchy" piñata pic.twitter.com/P0LRXNgSKq
— Dan Massoglia (@jujueyeball) August 23, 2014

On the #SlutWalkChi LiveStream, people are beating a #RapeCulture Pinata http://t.co/EMHrEn1qLJ pic.twitter.com/mBdMiL0l0v
— Rachael P (@plussone) August 23, 2014

Jackie takes a swing at rape culture. #slutwalkchi pic.twitter.com/ZUroAcpKI8
— Feminist Bully (@bullhorngirl) August 23, 2014

We are now smashing rape culture 🙂 #SlutWalkChi pic.twitter.com/IZpmEOW6FY
— FURIE (@slutwalkchicago) August 23, 2014

Rape Culture's not looking good! #SlutwalkChi #Chicago pic.twitter.com/O19v0oQ2cA
— FURIE (@slutwalkchicago) August 23, 2014

And we have smashed rape culture #SlutWalkChi pic.twitter.com/NaHXZL2r5y
— FURIE (@slutwalkchicago) August 23, 2014

Bet you can’t guess what was inside the piñata …

The #RapeCulture pinata has been smashed. Condoms everywhere pic.twitter.com/XU7FgxeVJs
— FURIE (@slutwalkchicago) August 23, 2014

Because nothing says “fight rape” like a condom free-for-all!

Hoodies don't cause Shootings. Skirts don't cause rape. #SlutWalkChi pic.twitter.com/7Sg6q2srrA
— FURIE (@slutwalkchicago) August 23, 2014

#SlutWalkChi taking the street!! pic.twitter.com/PYpcDIFwNp
— FURIE (@slutwalkchicago) August 23, 2014

RT @RebeccaVBrink: "They took State #slutwalk http://t.co/WNmuYhXjmX” #SlutWalkChi pic.twitter.com/4qA6VlZ8vz
— Occupy Chicago (@OccupyChicago) August 23, 2014

#slutwalkchi omw omw omw pic.twitter.com/cRiD6yI9P5
— deadlift princess (@beckyholtt) August 23, 2014

#slutwalkchi pic.twitter.com/6nqeYSV5O1
— deadlift princess (@beckyholtt) August 23, 2014

Currently on Michigan in the streets. #slutwalkchi pic.twitter.com/9JJleBHDyb
— Feminist Bully (@bullhorngirl) August 23, 2014

We expect respect no matter what we wear #SlutWalkChi pic.twitter.com/Z71OBDWk4h
— FURIE (@slutwalkchicago) August 23, 2014

100's taking over the streets of #Chicago to smash culture pic.twitter.com/Meyb5LoleE
— FURIE (@slutwalkchicago) August 23, 2014

Taking MI Ave again! Cops driving into us #SlutWalkChi pic.twitter.com/lePJ7d3o4o
— FURIE (@slutwalkchicago) August 23, 2014

There’s even video!

“@OccupyChicago #ChiSlutWalk @slutwalkchicago End Rape Culture! http://t.co/jR6ZchM1MI http://t.co/QYmnIiaZy8 @BaritoneFemale #NoEsNo
— Chris Werckmeister (@cwerckmeister) August 23, 2014

Unfortunately, we were unable to find footage of the this speech:

My friend Jackie just delivered the most moving words I've heard so far at #slutwalkchi, speaking on behalf of Black and Pink.
— Feminist Bully (@bullhorngirl) August 23, 2014

Sounds like we really missed out.

I've gotta hang it to the organizers, this year's #slutwalkchi was radical and powerful. Props to all who worked on the event.
— Feminist Bully (@bullhorngirl) August 23, 2014

Yeah. Great job, y’all.