Yes, I think this is the core of the piece, or at least the most interesting part (along with the later bit about how all women were put under suspicion): « Th

Yes, I think this is the core of the piece, or at least the most interesting part (along with the later bit about how all women were put under suspicion): « The “violation” felt by these two men at the attention of female prostitutes disrupted their ability to move about the city as they so chose, but it did not necessarily put into question their status as potential clients. Insofar as these “assaults” may have elicited a sexual response, they may have heightened their awareness of their status as sexual beings even as it challenged their gender privilege. » It sounds like "violation" includes being propositioned.