Yesterday I went to prom with my friends and after some time, my best friend and I decided to get some fries because we were really hungry. While walking there several men approached us and harassed us with catcalls but that was just the start. What made me really angry was when we walked back and one guy walked by and said, “If you’re dressed like this you shouldn’t be surprised if you get raped.”
This needs to stop. I was already scared of walking alone outside when it’s dark but now I’m horrified. And if anybody thinks ʺnot all menʺ THERE WERE TWO MEN WHO DIDNT HARASS US OUT OF AT LEAST 20 MEN.
Optional: What’s one way you think we can make public places safer for everyone?
We need to teach people that it’s not the victims fault and we need to teach boys and men to behave (I’m not saying it’s just women that are victims but I’m talking about my experience here) and tell them it’s not f***ing ok to talk like that!
– Anonymous
Location: Graz, Austria
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