I came across an indiegogo fundraiser for rape prevention clothing. The people behind the brand refer to it as AR Wear- a clothing line offering werable protection for when things go wrong. The company does acknowledge that the underwear will not solve rape but instead offer women and girls better protection against rape.
The line will offer assorted types and styles of underwear, running shorts, and traveling shorts that are resistant to pulling, tearing, and cutting, while being comfortable to wear. The clothing will be made out of reinforced material and have a unique locking device that will stop the garment from being pulled down.
They had a goal of raising $50,000 and with only 8 days left in the fundraiser they have raised $52, 599.
It's kind of scary that we have a need for this in our society. I'm interested to see how these will work.
Source: http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/ar-wear-confidence-protection-that-can-be-worn
This is an interesting creation. I see the point behind this creation, but I dislike the implication that it is a woman's responsibility to stop rape. Not only does this company seem to seek monetary gains on the backs of women's fears, but, as mentioned in class, it sets up a scenario in which women can be blamed (even more) for not taking precautions to stop rape.
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