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

[Sharon Haywood]

>
> Thanks so much, Joanna! (And thanks again to Jarrah for also sharing.)



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---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Joanna Chiu <chiu.joanna5 at gmail.com>
> To: wamvan <wamvan at lists.resist.ca>
> Cc:
> Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2014 14:05:48 +0800
> Subject: Re: [Wamvan] Street Harassment: Is 'Turning the Tables' Really
> the Answer?
> 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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