The 12th Annual No Pants Subway Ride took place yesterday in NYC. Many cities participated in the global No Pants Subway Ride. Here is the list.
- Adelaide
- Amsterdam
- Ann Arbor
- Århus
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Bangkok
- Barcelona
- Berlin
- Boston
- Brisbane
- Buenos Aires
- Calgary
- Chicago
- Charlotte
- Cleveland
- Cologne
- Copenhagen
- Dallas
- Edmonton
- Gelsenkirchen
- Hamburg
- Hong Kong
- Jerusalem
- Lisbon
- London
- Los Angeles
- Madrid
- Manchester
- Melbourne
- Mexico City
- Milan
- Minneapolis
- Montreal
- Munich
- New Orleans
- New York
- Paris
- Philadephia
- Phoenix
- Portland
- Prague
- Rio de Janeiro
- Rome
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- Santiago
- Santo Domingo
- São Paulo
- Seattle
- Shanghai
- Sofia, Bulgaria
- St. Louis
- Stockholm
- Sydney
- Toronto
- Toulouse
- Valencia
- Vancouver
- Warsaw
- Washington, DC
- Zürich
Men and women without pants in so many cities riding subway are not raping each other. But there are countries where people blame women’s pants for rape. They believe pants are too provocative. Bad men rape women, doesn’t matter whether women are with or without pants. Good men do not rape women even if women are not only without pants, without any clothes too.
If ‘provocative clothing’ was the cause of rape, thousands of women would have been raped in 62 cities yesterday.
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Sheshansh
January 14, 2013 at 1:42 pm (UTC 5.5) Link to this comment
It’s really outrageous when some one suggests dressing as the cause for rape. whom are we kidding? And what age are we living in? Well such absurd logic would not have been valid even in feudal age but seeing such logic float in a modern society compels me to ask have we really moved ahead or we are just as animal as we were ages ago. being human is not about owning a flesh its about the spirit of knowing oneself and respecting the modesty of a fellow soul.
=8)-DX
January 14, 2013 at 2:01 pm (UTC 5.5) Link to this comment
Of course. What’s odd is that these things have to be pointed out.
Biswanath Saha
January 14, 2013 at 4:52 pm (UTC 5.5) Link to this comment
Good thinking and this is right too . The thing is not like the good people or bad people, this is because of the protectionist thinking of the countries of Indian sub-continent & the Muslim countries. According to me these countries should also declare themselves as sex-free nations. Recently, there was a news in the Daily Mail about the lowering of the age of consensual sex to 14. Why not these countries are following ?
Winterwind
January 14, 2013 at 7:07 pm (UTC 5.5) Link to this comment
I wonder how some of Ms Nasreen’s critics will reconcile her use of the phrase “good men” with their belief that she hates all men and wants to kill all of us.
govind
January 14, 2013 at 7:30 pm (UTC 5.5) Link to this comment
In India, everyday is no pant day. Rapists are roaming around without pants !!
kaka daniel
January 14, 2013 at 11:19 pm (UTC 5.5) Link to this comment
hahaha…cool…why do they need to rape?when can fuck each other…does a man rape in brothel…Agree with the topic that a rapist will rape even the women in veil…but the obscene clothing would encourage even man to go worst…
ibbica
January 15, 2013 at 2:30 am (UTC 5.5) Link to this comment
No-one “needs” to rape. Ever. You seem to be under the impression that these people are all fucking each other because they have no pants on. That assumption is incorrect.
Yes, it is possible for a man to commit rape in a brothel. If you believe otherwise, you don’t yet understand what “consent” means.
And yet… not only was there apparently no rape on the pantless subway ride, there was apparently no sex on the pantless subway rides at all!
If you find yourself devolving into a puddle of rapey goo when you see a fellow human being without pants on, do society a favour and become a hermit, thanks.
W/e
February 8, 2013 at 2:28 am (UTC 5.5) Link to this comment
Pretty sure if they actually tried to test the theory of provocative clothes not being the cause of rape, they would have one friend dress as an Amish girl and another girl friend (or the same girl) dress provocatively, then go to the worst neighborhood that they could find at night, have each one walk through said neighborhood by themselves, and then see if someone attempts to rape them or not. If someone does attempt to rape them both, then it shows that, without a doubt, it doesn’t matter what you wear, rapists will rape you. But if only the one wearing provocative clothing is the one that someone(s) attempt to rape, then it shows that provocative clothing does cause rapists to rape.
alif
January 14, 2013 at 11:59 pm (UTC 5.5) Link to this comment
Some people mentally sick, selfish, they think things that not belong to them, using force they can make them their, they are the most dangerous criminals, worse than venomous snakes, they need to be hung up!
scenario
January 15, 2013 at 12:22 am (UTC 5.5) Link to this comment
There is no way that provocative clothing would provoke a good man to rape. It might make a rapist think a woman would be a better target since too many people won’t believe a woman who is not covered up from head to toe with clothing if the complain about rape. Especially if they aren’t beaten to a pulp.
ibbica
January 15, 2013 at 2:36 am (UTC 5.5) Link to this comment
Many people won’t believe a woman who is covered up from head to toe with clothing if the[y] complain about rape, often even if they are beaten to a pulp. That’s a good part of the reason why so many rapes go unreported, unprosecuted, and ultimately unpunished.
Rapists are to blame, not their victims. Time for everyone to acknowledge that, and start to act accordingly.
pulin golder
January 15, 2013 at 12:53 am (UTC 5.5) Link to this comment
The good mens are not provocating by the provoke cloths but it is nobody can tell that natural needs are target the uncoverd part of the body though it is not even a rape but it also provoke any good men in any country.
Tsu Dho Nimh
January 15, 2013 at 7:32 am (UTC 5.5) Link to this comment
pulin golder – Are Indian men so weak that they can’t control their “natural needs”?
Are they like tomcats and dogs that have to hump anything that triggers an urge?
Where are your brains?
Illuminata, Genie in the Beer Bottle
January 15, 2013 at 7:01 pm (UTC 5.5) Link to this comment
In his pants, clearly. Where he thinks the brains of all men are, apparently.
Hellboy
January 15, 2013 at 2:35 am (UTC 5.5) Link to this comment
My only objection is this: Does it have to be in January? Brrrrr…
AnnoyingPedant
January 15, 2013 at 4:40 am (UTC 5.5) Link to this comment
Somewhat beside the point, but alphabetically Århus comes after Zurich.
anon1152
January 15, 2013 at 6:46 am (UTC 5.5) Link to this comment
“But there are countries where people blame women’s pants for rape.”
The first (and thus far only) time I’ve heard of this ridiculous claim was back in ~2004. I was leading a tutorial at an American university. One day, one of my best students asked me if a male friend of hers could attend class. I said yes. (Why not? He was already there, and I like being as opened as possible). I forget what led to the pants comment, but the focus on the class was racism, sexism and ethics. Anyway, at one point he speaks and says that in his hometown, rates of rape went up once women started wearing Jeans. I didn’t quite know how to respond. I looked down and touched my own jeans (which I was wearing at the time) and then looked up and gave my best worried/incredulous face. (Almost) everyone laughed.
I wonder what happened to that student? Was that her boyfriend? Did he become her husband? If so, I’m worried. I can’t recall ever seeing her in jeans…
I’m still not sure how I should have responded. Does anyone have any ideas on how I should respond if this happens again?
Taslima Nasreen
January 15, 2013 at 7:57 am (UTC 5.5) Link to this comment
In the Indian subcontinent, conservative people do not want women to wear jeans. They think it is a men’s dress, masculine, provocative, unethical. They blame women’s tight jeans for rape. Watch how a woman was whipped for wearing pants in Sudan.
Draken
January 16, 2013 at 1:54 am (UTC 5.5) Link to this comment
Wait a minute, she’s whipped for wearing jeans… under her long dress?!?
Dr. Didar
January 15, 2013 at 10:12 am (UTC 5.5) Link to this comment
I wonder, why they have to wear shorts during this winter time or even insummer? Is the world facing a crisis of cloth? The tribes at Amazon stay nude (no clothes or the tradition is to be nude)? Are we gradually following the Amazon tribe people?
Of course, I believe, if someone (women) wear shorts or tops open it will attract eyes of a man but they may give sexual pleasure to someone, others will be inspired to rape her or someone will just ignore it or will take it easy and that is the variation of mentality. But we are not supposed to be surprised that there will be rapists.
“Mere touch of a woman’s private part is considered as RAPE”. When sex is on payment it is not rape or sex is with mutual understanding and that is enjoyment.
But showing thighs and boobs should not be considered that rapists will be active at the same time wearing shorts can be culture of some societies that does not mean they are more cultured!
Dresses should be according to one’s choice and if somebody wants to be nude, that should be with his or her own responsibilities but keeping in mind the culture of the society, country and the religion of that society!
Does a man or a woman of 80 years will look good with shorts! Or he or she will be respectable with a decent dress?
Our world is not a world of ‘dress as you like’! Dresses should be according to the norms of the country and races. That has not nothing to do with the rapists. RAPISTS ARE RAPISTS – THE SEX PERVERTED BASTARDS!!!!!
Mashuque Mazumder
January 15, 2013 at 12:54 pm (UTC 5.5) Link to this comment
It seems all are live corpses.
Mrityunjay
January 16, 2013 at 11:47 am (UTC 5.5) Link to this comment
These picture never provoke for rape because all statisfied with sex. They all just cool and ready to consusesnal sex. We can not compare the culture.
ibbica
January 16, 2013 at 9:25 pm (UTC 5.5) Link to this comment
Interesting assumption. But you’ll be surprised to discover that there are plenty of folks in all those countries who aren’t entirely happy with their sex lives. However, even if your claim were true… so what? Your sexual frustration is not any excuse for rape. There are plenty of ways to satisfy those pesky urges, without raping anyone. Shocking, I know!
Perhaps you’ve missed all the research demonstrating that rape is about violence and power, rather than sex?
garydargan
January 16, 2013 at 7:07 pm (UTC 5.5) Link to this comment
Something is wrong with your list of participating cities. Not only is conservative Adelaide known as “The City of Churches”, it doesn’t have a subway. Unless of course you count the sandwich shop.
Taslima Nasreen
January 16, 2013 at 11:53 pm (UTC 5.5) Link to this comment
Instead they had no pants tram ride. http://www.adelaideflashmob.com/no-pants/
Jennie
January 17, 2013 at 4:35 am (UTC 5.5) Link to this comment
Wow-the whole idea of this is disgusting! I’m a New Yorker and thank god I missed this “event.” It’s bad enough we are usually packed in like sardines in the subway cars. I sure wouldn’t want to deal with someone in their underwear behind or in front of me while I am sitting on the benches! Gross! I also do not understand the logic of such an event. Sounds like it feeds into the patriarchy to me, just like the “slutwalk” does. Ok, so most men say that women dress like “sluts,” and deserve to be raped. We must want it because we dress provocatively, right? So, the answer is TO dress provocatively and march down the street?! Oh, and men were most of the organizers for this event. Makes no damn sense to me. On the same note, we should all walk around in our underwear to prove that men won’t rape us?!! Us women are giving men a free SHOW! Think about it..
ibbica
January 18, 2013 at 12:27 am (UTC 5.5) Link to this comment
And how is that any different than someone wearing thin shorts, or a short skirt, or a tank top, or a t-shirt with a saying that you don’t like, or…? Sheesh, I’m sorry to break it to you, but YOU don’t get to dictate what OTHERS wear in public. Feel free to cover as much of your own skin as you feel comfortable.
That would certainly help remove the victim-blaming that rapists currently (and rather effectively) use as a defense against accusations of rape.
The clothing you choose to wear never entitles anyone to treat you as less than human.
The clothing you choose to wear never entitles anyone to rape you.
The more people who get all that into their heads, the better. When people realize that clothing is not The Cause of rape, maybe they’ll start addressing the actual causes and policing the behaviour of rapists, instead of policing the behaviour of their (potential or actual) victims.
So what?
If you don’t want to participate, don’t. You have a choice, and should be free to make that choice without having to expect to be raped.
Unsolicited protip: you should probably not go to any beach or swimming pool or spa or waterpark. I don’t think you’d like it very much at all.
W/e
February 7, 2013 at 6:55 am (UTC 5.5) Link to this comment
If you truly believe that women have the right to dress anyway they want, then don’t forget I have the right to call the all the names I want. Got a problem with? Then I guess you are no fan of people telling the truth or exercising their rights. And if a man has some mental illness (which we basically call every behavioral abnormality these days) then you can’t blame him if he was provoked. Because after all, it’s a mental illness. And that means all rapists, murders, and molesters don’t get in trouble because they are mentally ill and unstable. (The reason I’m calling them mentally ill is because it seems like people now a days believe that biology dictates everything you think, say, and do. Example, Sandy Hook. People blame Adam’s biology, which in turn is the basis for his psychology, for the terrible things he did. That it’s understandable that he did it. Well if biology dictates everything, then rapists and other criminals are born with a predisposition to it and therefore are not responsible for their actions.) but seriously that is by far the stupidest event I’ve ever heard. And guess what, I have a right to go on the train without having yo expect that someone’s going to flash me a sneak peak at their junk. In fact, don’t we arrest people for public indecency?
W/e
February 7, 2013 at 7:06 am (UTC 5.5) Link to this comment
Btw that was intended sarcasm. I don’t believe people are born into any predisposition as far as their actions and thoughts are concerned. However, I do believe that women should not be wearing provocative clothing, and if they do, they should remember that people will say things that they may not want to hear.
thebookofdave
January 18, 2013 at 5:08 am (UTC 5.5) Link to this comment
Conversely, conservative dress is no defense against harassment. It seems that the only common denominator in sexual attack is the privileged status of males, and a society that refuses to hold men accountable for its abuse.
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W/e
February 7, 2013 at 9:07 am (UTC 5.5) Link to this comment
Your argument that thousands of women would have gotten raped yesterday makes so much sense. Please do proceed in explaining how rapists rape women in broad day light with several spectators surrounding them.
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Yusra
March 1, 2013 at 12:07 pm (UTC 5.5) Link to this comment
this is ridiculous. i mean, who would rape on a day like this? and what are you guys trying to prove by this anyway?? rapes STILL take place, no? and by saying provocative clothing don’t cause rape, then the WHOLE blame is on MEN, right? i din’t think so, i mean, covered women could get raped too, but it’s a woman’s responsibility to cover herself as much as possible. and also, why show off your body to other people besides your life partner? I JUST DONT GET THE POINT OF Showing YOURSELF TO EVEYRONE!! ><
bogdan a
June 7, 2013 at 8:02 am (UTC 5.5) Link to this comment
I even consider that there is no such thing as provocative clothing. It is even a paradox. How about if I consider provocative clothes that others do not consider provocative, and viceversa? How would one decide what is provocative and what is not? This concept is utterly subjective, given any clothing, some consider it provocative, some not provocative, it’s their opinion and we can do nothing about it.
bogdan a
June 7, 2013 at 8:24 am (UTC 5.5) Link to this comment
Even if we could decide what clothes should be considered provocative, it simply _cannot_ be the cause of rape by _any_ man. If by absurd one would rape because of that, then, considering men also wear provocative clothing, maybe even more than women (since they are in many cases even less dressed than women, right?), and about 5% of women are stronger or more powerful then men, in various ways, including sexually, it would follow that, not only women also rape, but more than 5% of rapes are by female predators, contradiction with most statistics. Therefore, provocative clothing, if it exists, has NO correlation with rape.
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