At university, walking back to my house from the gym, a car slowed so the driver could lean out of his window and yell, “Nice ass!” as he passed. I felt objectified, like all the work I’d been doing for my body and my health were taken so men could enjoy looking at me and feeling powerful.
Optional: What’s one way you think we can make public places safer for everyone?
Men need to step up!
– ET
Location: Hamilton, NY
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See the book 50 Stories about Stopping Street Harassers for ideas.
