University of Califonia San Diego (UCSD) students undressed in protest of public exposure laws and the sexualization of female nipples on Library Walk during the Free the Nipple event on Wednesday.

UCSD alumna and event organizer Anni Ma explained to the UCSD Guardian that the existing laws propagate injustice.

“When I saw a covered-up nipple that protruded out from a woman’s shirt and people making fun of it, I felt that it was unfair that women [aren’t] able to walk around without a bra and be comfortable,” Ma said. “Then, I started to wonder why I can’t walk around without a shirt when men can do that.”

The event began with Ma announcing at the beginning of the event that she will “free” her br.easts, after which both male and female participants removed their shirts.

Thurgood Marshall College junior Aubrey Oxley said to the Guardian that society has been coercing women to be afraid of exposing their bodies and there is no reason for women to be afraid of what is natural.

“[As] women, we shouldn’t be uncomfortable with our bodies because these are the bodies that we have, these are the bodies that we are born with,” Oxley said. “There’s no reason for us to feel afraid other than just that what society has made us feel. We’ve been socialized to be afraid.”

Eleanor Roosevelt College freshman Annika Reno stated that, although participating in the event made her feel uncomfortable, it was a necessary act.

“It is uncomfortable for everyone, but it is something that needs to be done,” Reno said. “I think that the fact that it isn’t comfortable makes it even more compelling and revolutionary.”

It was not until the 1930s that men in the United States were legally allowed to publicly expose their nipples. Now, women across the nation are campaigning for legalization of the public exposure of female nipples, declaring that it should be considered a right.

According to Oxley, the movement began during the 2014 Topless March in New York City. Oxley discussed how the event instigated a change in people’s perceptions of female body parts.

“Men actually had to cover up their nipples, as well, but that law changed. If you look back into centuries, past women couldn’t even show their ankles because ankles were sexualized,” Oxley said. “We live in a very misogynic society where women’s bodies are hypersexualized, and this movement is the first step [away from that].”

Incoming UCSD Associated Students President Dominick Suvonnasupa told the Guardian that the event promotes gender equality in society.

“I believe that men and women should have equal opportunity and equal rights. It might seem trivial to a lot of people, but why is it that there’s inequality between guys and girls?” Suvonnasupa said. “Why can’t they be topless when they want to?”

The event concluded without any arrests or legal consequences after two hours. Ma said she believed the event was a success.

“When you know you’re right, it’s not scary,” Ma told the Guardian. “I want everyone to be comfortable with their bodies and to be comfortable enough to see other people being comfortable [with] their own bodies.”

http://ucsdguardian.org/2015/05/20/students-protest-nudity-laws-at-free-the-nipple-event/

See official event video below


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ISs7SFSNYk

this was discussed last year and the movement is gaining momentum
will the feminists soon stage something similar in naija... please send me ticket o
i support such movements

cc: bukatyne naijababe ewuro4 Timbuktou cococandy TV01 damiso tearoses anonimi idowuogbo MizMyColi coogar 5minsmadness stillfire

My God, I love this free the boobsies and tittties noni....
Atleast, boobies won't be that much of a deal, I'd be able to put my hands on a woman's chest anytime I like without caution like they do mine...
50/50 babe's no go dey vex say guys dey touch their brèast no more... Thank God

It is an open half nudity contest. They will only end up becoming more jealous of each other's brea.st.
Those with pendulum anatomy will secretly beef those with orange size.

I guess it is the beginning to agitate for cancellation of anti-prostitution law in California.

bellong:
It is an open half nudity contest. They will only end up becoming more jealous of each other's brea.st.
Those with pendulum anatomy will secretly beef those with orange size.

I guess it is the beginning to agitate for repulsion of anti-prostitution law in California.

As in eh...

The slippers babe is so full of confidence with all the gravity defying ones around her

We don't want no repulsion

Free the nîpples..

njokusboy:
My God, I love this free the boobsies and tittties noni....
Atleast, boobies won't be that much of a deal, I'd be able to put my hands on a woman's chest anytime I like without caution like they do mine...
50/50 babe's no go dey vex say guys dey touch their brèast no more... Thank God

You no see those boys
NA hookups remain

Free fire

I just say make I pop in

I think the law should also make a provision so that only those with confident boobs are allowed to display them.... those with humble ones should keep them where they belong...

Scratches face

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ISs7SFSNYk

some of the böobs i saw were an eyesore. they seem to be running away from each other with a big gap in the middle. if this is what they want us to see then its an epic fail.

the barking mutts aka nigerian feminists would never go to this length. their own objective is tied to financial benefits. bunch of copycat rogues!

Trust America Lol

More reason why u need an american chic...

Those women aint serious at all. Awon oniranu rede rede. Why dint they go all stark naked instead. Are they supposed to be claiming equality with men Nonsense.

YourMain:
Trust America Lol

lol can u do it?

Dyt:
Scratches face

Why u scratching face na

Free your own nîpples and upload

coogar:

some of the böobs i saw were an eyesore. they seem to be running away from each other with a big gap in the middle. if this is what they want us to see then its an epic fail.

You have to give them points for trying...lol

the barking mutts aka nigerian feminists would never go to this length. their own objective is tied to financial benefits. bunch of copycat rogues!

Hahaha...

taryour:
Those women aint serious at all. Awon oniranu rede rede. Why dint they go all stark naked instead. Are they supposed to be claiming equality with men Nonsense.

Ermmmm...madam boash
If na play make u stop am oh

.
We want equality in all things

We want eye candy just not the slippers type

The ones wey tanda gidigba

taryour:
Those women aint serious at all. Awon oniranu rede rede. Why dint they go all stark naked instead. Are they supposed to be claiming equality with men Nonsense.

lool they r proud of thr feminism.. Smth u r ashamed of.

Cutehector:
lool they r proud of thr feminism.. Smth u r ashamed of.

That's real stu,pi,di,ty.

pickabeau1:


Why u scratching face na

Free your own nîpples and upload

That's the only thing that interests u
I can so feel how much excited u are
How many times u watched that video?

pickabeau1:


Why u scratching face na

Free your own nîpples and upload



You have to give them points for trying...lol





Hahaha...




Ermmmm...madam boash
If na play make u stop am oh

.
We want equality in all things

We want eye candy just not the slippers type

The ones wey tanda gidigba

You gotta be kidding me sir. I know you can't be in support of this, I know that for sure.

Craz.y feminism. What wunt we hear and see untop women wanting to be equal with men.

taryour:


That's real stu,pi,di,ty.

so wad do u hav to say abt the lady who bared her bosom durin the cultural festival in ust port harcourt? Stupidity right? Pls gv me a break!

What do u say abt women breastfeedin dr child in public baring thr bosom for all to see? Stupidity right? U will still do it, and u will still join in d league u call stupid.. Thank u

pickabeau1:



As in eh...

The slippers babe is so full of confidence with all the gravity defying ones around her

We don't want no repulsion

Don't be expectant, it can't happen here except of course when they reach 65yrs upward and stage a political protest like the Aba women riot and the Ekiti street protest.

Dyt:


That's the only thing that interests u
I can so feel how much excited u are
How many times u watched that video?

That one no be ya concern
All we are saying is equality of nips..finito

taryour:

You gotta be kidding me sir. I know you can't be in support of this, I know that for sure.
Craz.y feminism. What wunt we hear and see untop women wanting to be equal with men.

You see eh...my support or opinion on this issue is insignificant
The train has left the station

After education, criminalizing of discrimination based on gender and women being present in leadership positions..there is nothing tangible again


This is the next step
Now to avoid prosecution in some colleges, people will soon be signing consent forms to have sexüal relationships

Cutehector:
lol can u do it?

Personally no. But fair play to those who do. I think it's awesome.

YourMain:


Personally no. But fair play to those who do. I think it's awesome.

urm, so ur gona hide in a closet wen u wana breastfeed ur baybee in public right?

Cutehector:
so wad do u hav to say abt the lady who bared her bosom durin the cultural festival in ust port harcourt? Stupidity right? Pls gv me a break!

What do u say abt women breastfeedin dr child in public baring thr bosom for all to see? Stupidity right? U will still do it, and u will still join in d league u call stupid.. Thank u

A woman who openes her breast for all to see or a man who goes out in public with only boxers must be a retarded fOOl.

What the hell are you saying?? Is breastfeeding a baby the same as walking braless on the street for the whole public view


Answer this- when you see a woman breastfeeding ( which am sure you pay attention to peering at breasfeeding mothers as you have picked on it as an example) do you get to see the whole of her 2 breast? Or her nipples? Need I remind you that a breast feeding mums nipple is in her baby mouth and not for public viewing.

bellong:

Don't be expectant, it can't happen here except of course when they reach 65yrs upward and stage a political protest like the Aba women riot and the Ekiti street protest.

Choi...
I will tell miss NL to stage something like this to protest the fuel scarcity
This can be her first act in office

Cc: tohpahz

MizMyColi:
You know what?
I support them.
No more bras...
Let's give our nipples a voice!

Who's with me? My campaign will start on Nairaland
Okay, *straight faced now*
With the level of perverseness in the world, as a result of years and years of sexual and secular indoctrination, I think it suffices to leave the "cover-your-nipples" campaign as it is....at least, till our world regains sanity.

I'm with you..

Why do you think indoctrination is the cause of perverseness

Cutehector:
urm, so ur gona hide in a closet wen u wana breastfeed ur baybee right?

Of course not. I'll breastfeed wherever I please as long as I Dont have men oogling. Actually let them oogle. IDC really

taryour:


A woman who openes her breast for all to see or a man who goes out in public with only boxers must be a retarded fOOl.

What the hell are you saying?? Is breastfeeding a baby the same as walking braless on the street for the whole public view


Answer this- when you see a woman breastfeeding ( which am sure you pay attention to peering at breasfeeding mothers as you have picked on it as an example) do you get to see the whole of her 2 breast? Or her nipples? Need I remind you that a breast feeding mums nipple is in her baby mouth and not for public viewing.

loool... Ppo like u need to be flogged for thr way of thinking..

pickabeau1:



That one no be ya concern
All we are saying is equality of nips..finito



You see eh...my support or opinion on this issue is insignificant
The train has left the station

After education, criminalizing of discrimination based on gender and women being present in leadership positions..there is nothing tangible again


This is the next step
Now to avoid prosecution in some colleges, people will soon be signing consent forms to have sexüal relationships

Lol @ people will soon be signing consent forms to have sexüal relationships.

pickabeau1:
You have to give them points for trying...lol

so which of the feminazis here is ready to go this length? which of them will take one for the team & flash her tïtties?

Cutehector:
loool... Ppo like u need to be flogged for thr way of thinking..

What kind of brain do you have comparing a woman walking braless to a woman breast feeding her hungry child

Do you even know what breastfeeding is at all

coogar:


so which of the feminazis here is ready to go this length? which of them will take one for the team & flash her tïtties?

Maybe Vickybee..

taryour:

Lol @ people will soon be signing consent forms to have sexüal relationships.

Na so

MizMyColi:
You know what?

I support them.
No more bras...

Let's give our nipples a voice!

Who's with me? My campaign will start on Nairaland


Okay, *straight faced now*

With the level of perverseness in the world, as a result of years and years of sexual and secular indoctrination, I think it suffices to leave the "cover-your-nipples" campaign as it is....at least, till our world regains sanity.

am beginin to think senator patrick obiahagbon or wateva his surname is is related to u...


Any small thing, english.. Wetin? After una go enta backyard begin flog d pidjin english like sat tomoro no dey