- The Role of Miniskirts Isn't to Blame - Unjustified Public Display
An exhibit in Bremen confronts the issue of sexual exploitation. Showcasing are the attire worn by twelve women during their ordeals of sexual assault, as mentioned by the Bremen police, the event's organizers. Majority of the displayed items are authentic garments, providing more insight into the women's experiences. "What I was wearing..." is on display at Wilhelm-Wagenfeld-Haus until early September.
The exhibit aims to bring attention to the fact that sexual exploitation is a systemic problem. "A woman is not raped due to wearing a short dress," the exhibit's organizers stressed. The victims - the youngest participant being six years old, the oldest woman being significantly older than 80 - carry no blame. They are allowed to share their stories of sexual exploitation at the forefront of the exhibit.
The exhibit has been traveling throughout Germany since November 2020, with Bremen serving as its 44th stop. Interior Senator Ulrich Maurer (SPD) and Police President Dirk Fasse will officially launch the exhibit on Monday (9:30 AM). It will remain on display in Bremen until September 9, before proceeding to Minden.
The exhibit highlights that sexual exploitation is often linked to a systemic problem, and they assertively dispute the common misconception that a "short dress" causes crime. Despite being victims of such atrocities, ranging from a six-year-old to an elderly woman, they carry no blame and are given a platform to share their stories.
