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I agree completely. I'll add: If you stand by while something bad happens, you are an accomplice. Your inaction communicates something important: This is ok; i
by forapurpose 9y ago
I agree completely. I'll add:
If you stand by while something bad happens, you are an accomplice. Your inaction communicates something important: This is ok; it's normal. Your normalize it, and human beings, social creatures that we are, are built to follow the crowd's norms. With a little courage, you can stop sexual harassment from being normalized and shift perception a little the other way.
But also, I think men have to be conscious of not objectifying women as damsels in distress, waiting for you to ride to their rescue. If possible, the person should speak for herself - you don't know her or what she wants. Just ask, 'is there something I can do?' or 'you're welcome to join us at our table' or 'I'll be a witness if you need one'.