I’m an eighteen year old girl from India. Once, I went to meet my tutor. I was driving my scooter, and I noticed an ATM guard staring at me in a very vulgar and inappropriate manner. At first I felt very intimidated and afraid, but soon I gathered courage. I approached him and said, ”Stop staring at me that way. That’s inappropriate.”
I even threatened to hit him. He felt quite guilty about what he did.
Optional: What’s one way you think we can make public places safer for everyone?
I think girls should somehow gather courage to stand up for themselves. If they feel something is not acceptable, they must tell, just like I did. It’s a bit risky, but also worthwhile. Girls should also learn some martial arts like Kung fu or karate so that they are able to defend themselves.
– S.A.
Location: It just took place on the street, more precisely, at the ATM, India
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