[Wamvan] Street Harassment: Is 'Turning the Tables' Really the Answer?

[Joanna Chiu]

Thanks for sharing, I've posted it on WAMVan's facebook and twitter. I'm
curious to know what others think too.

I had initially thought it was great that male friends were posting these
videos on social media and saying that the videos opened their eyes to what
it might feel like for women to be constantly harassed.

Sharon makes a great point though, here that's very important.

"Perhaps the creators of such videos believe that harassing men is
acceptable because they assume men can't be negatively affected by sexual
harassment. What they've failed to consider is the possibility that some of
these men may already have been victims of sexual-based violence (as
children or adults), potentially making them especially emotionally
vulnerable to uncomfortable stares, inappropriate comments, and unwanted
touching. Although the rates of sexual violence against men are lower than
those against women, men can be, and most certainly are, victimized. - See
more at:
http://www.adiosbarbie.com/2014/04/street-harassment-is-turning-the-tables-really-the-answer/#sthash.oqg0clb0.dpuf
"

Joanna


On Sun, Apr 20, 2014 at 10:01 PM, Sharon Haywood
<haywood.sharon at gmail.com>wrote:

> Hi Everyone,
>
> I'm hoping to see my latest post get a bit more traction as I believe
> having this conversation is crucial in battling street harassment. I wrote
> this piece last week in response to the viral video from the UK "Get your
> arse out, mate" where a female journalist took to the streets of London and
> harassed men:
>
>
> http://www.adiosbarbie.com/2014/04/street-harassment-is-turning-the-tables-really-the-answer/
>
> So far, I've had a couple different Hollaback chapters (including Toronto)
> show their support on Twitter but it would be wonderful to see it get
> greater visibility (if you're of like mind).
>
> Feedback ALWAYS welcome.
>
> Thanks in advance!
> Sharon
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