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Worcester woman fights for the right to bare breasts
On the streets of Worcester, some residents have done a double take, questioning whether they really saw a woman walking or biking around town topless. "That's me," said Stacey, who did not want to have her last name published. "I'm trying to promote topless equality." In early July, Stacey stepped outside her Worcester home fully dressed below the belt, but without a bra or shirt. "I've been a nudist for years and years," she said. "I started being an activist about a month ago." She began going topless in Worcester when she became the spokeswoman for the Massachusetts chapter of Topless Equality. "Speaking out for Topless Equality is simply a fundamental right that I will shout from every rooftop that I am allowed to," she wrote on organization's website. She believes that if woman can legally go topless it will reduce sexism, adding "as we see a gain in allowing a woman's right to be and live topless, you will see more body acceptance and healthy women." While she admits the prospect was a bit "scary at first" she said that safety is a concern for women, regardless of their clothing, or lack thereof. "Any woman walking anywhere has to be careful." Primarily, her activism takes place through everyday moments, striking up conversation about her campaign when possible. While walking or biking through Worcester, she carries business cards to hand out. The cards read "I Support Topless Equality for Women" with a link to the Mass. chapter of Topless Equality and her twitter handle. The flip side of the card provides a brief definition for the movement. Posted by: Beavis 2013-08-22 |
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