The Manchester police department is behind this poster targeted at college students. While the poster was created a while ago, it is finally receiving much-warranted attention/criticism.
“A third year Art History student was fuming from seeing this poster after recent events: “Everyone is terrified for their own safety after the rape in Fallowfield, and this is the last thing we want to hear.
“What the hell were they thinking?! Trying to suggest that we’re asking to get raped/mugged/attacked is disgusting and insensitive.
“The uni and the police should be trying to help and support us at this time, not rudely suggesting that it’s our own fault.”
“It’s so out dated” a second year Linguistics student told The Tab. “It’s like they’re trying to be ‘down with the kids’.”
Shocked students took so social media to express their outrage, branding the poster “bad taste”.
One student on Facebook sarcastically remarked: “I, for one, am very glad that I’ve seen this poster.
“I didn’t realise that wearing a thong makes it easier for people to steal my things. I will wear more clothing in the future!””
H/T Elizabeth Plank
