Street Harassment

The best article I’ve read so far about street harassment. It’s written by a man, and mostly focused towards men (but really towards harassment apologists). It hits all the points and eloquently demolishes all of the standard counter messages out there.

“Saying hello is like a single drop of water. It’s harmless, it’s natural, it’s inconsequential, and yet it can also be an implement of torture. And certainly, if a man says hello to a woman he fancies even though she’s given no sign of interest, that is a selfish act. It’s an attempt to mask his desire for her attention behind a veil of courtesy. But unless that guy says hello to everyone all the time, like a Midwesterner, it’s not about being friendly.”

https://medium.com/human-parts/a-gentlemans-guide-to-street-harassment-fbab3410b340