7 Ways to Address Street Harassment

Helpful article from EverydayFeminism that outlines 7 ways to fight street harassment.

"I used to think that that sexual harassment in public was so entrenched, such a part of the fabric of our culture, that it was unchangeable. All I could do to address it was to cope – walk fast; avoid eye contact; pretend to be on the phone; wear headphones, and if it’s daytime, blast music so I couldn’t even hear what was being said to me. These are all completely legitimate ways of dealing with harassment, especially if you don’t feel safe responding."

The 7 steps include recommend actions for:

1. Responding

2. Being an Active Bystander

3. Speaking Out / Raising Awareness

4. Reporting

5. Organizing

6. Advocacy

7. Volunteering

http://everydayfeminism.com/2012/11/7-steps-to-address-street-harassment/

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