I like to take pictures of street art. Leaving Desert Hot Springs, I spotted an electrical box with a sunset painted on it and decided to stop. I waited at the light for the crosswalk to turn to walk across the street, so I could stand on the median. As I approached the median, a car full of men yelled, “Hey, Baby” and, “What you doin?”
I kept walking all the way across and waited again, hoping this time friendly drivers would be there. I made my way to the median and a car with two men and two women were there. “Hey, girl. You look good.” There is no way I was going to stand there with my camera and take a few pictures. I just want to take pictures without being harassed.
Do you have any suggestions for dealing with harassers and/or ending street harassment in general?
I don’t know…ignore them? Though sometimes it can be uncomfortable to totally ignore someone because you never know if it will piss them off and make them do something more. It can be intimidating to say something, especially when you are alone, which is when it happens most often.
– Anonymous
Location: Desert Hot Springs, CA
