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by npfmn 14y ago
There's a difference between talking and awkward, unwanted, sexist advances. If you can't tell the difference, then you're right, you probably shouldn't tell anyone off. But just because the victim doesn't say something doesn't mean they
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by npfmn 14y ago
"they should react angrily" That might be part of the solution, but isn't it important for us to make a proactive effort to do whatever we can to encourage a professional, non-sexist environment? You say there will always be horny people, b
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by npfmn 14y ago
If women say there is something wrong with flirting at a conference, then there is something wrong with it. It's a professional event. Why is a professional event even seen as "an opportunity for a casual hook up"? To say that flirting is
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by npfmn 14y ago
It's not a red herring, it's a place to start.
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by npfmn 14y ago
Sexual harassment and sexual abuse are encouraged by sexist culture.
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by npfmn 14y ago
I don't see why it's degrading for a victim to have someone else (publicly or privately) tell their agressor to stop.
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by npfmn 14y ago
As the article says: "Be better about putting guidelines in place to show zero tolerance for harassment or inappropriate behavior. Train your staff to be on the lookout and how to handle situations. Respect female attendees by not letting b
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by npfmn 14y ago
Why is it the responsibility of women to take the stand? Isn't it the responsibility of the people making unprofessional advances to stop and silent bystanders to tell them so? Why is a professional conference ever even thought of as a ven