Last Friday, I wrote about my record day of
street harassment in London. The subsequent discussion seems to warrant a follow up post to clarify a couple of things. I'll start by answering a request for examples of what it is the men shout
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These men should have their goolies cut off.
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And while I may share my XY chromosome characteristic with them, that doesn't mean I share their *cough* "values"...
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(Of course, if and when I see this happening, another stereotypical middle-class liberal dilemma emerges with regard to intervention...
1. I don't want any women to be exposed to this sort of discourtesy (unless she wants to be). Therefore, I should Have Words.
2. In intervening myself, am I reinforcing the patriarchial model of delicate women who need protecting by men? - I like to think not, and on the occasions where I have intervened, I've done my best to make myself as non-threatening as possible, but it does concern me.
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