“You know, I think we’re beating around the bush here. I’ve been told I’m not supposed to say this - however, women should avoid dressing like sluts in order not to be victimised.” That was the idea of a health and safety talk by Michael Sanguinetti; the infamous police officer from Toronto who believes men can’t control their lust if they happen upon a bit of flesh. I was watching Loose Women the other day (daytime TV at it’s best) and to my surprise at least half of the panel agreed with him! Arguments from the Loose Ladies in support of concerned Mr Sanguinetti included “if women are dressing in low cut tops and short skirts they are doing it to get attention from men” and “if a girl is straddling a man at a booth in a club with their tongue halfway down his throat then they are giving the impression that they want a sexual encounter”. Are they right? Should women be responsible for taking precautionary wardrobe choices so as to deter horny men? Should women put away their puppies and cover their pins instead of investing in rape alarms and pepper spray?
