HKearl, Author at Stop Street Harassment

Can you predict another person’s actions?

February 24, 2010 By HKearl

Dr. Kimberly Fairchild, co-author of “Everyday Stranger Harassment and Women’s Self-Objectification,” is looking for survey respondents for a new study. Let’s help her out!

“I’m conducting a study on the ability to predict another person’s actions and personality and we need participants. Our research suggests that even from limited information people can make accurate judgments about the dominant traits, emotional reactions, and behaviors of other people. The survey takes about 20 minutes to complete. If you are interested in participating, follow the link below.”

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2C5BT9Y

Throwing rose petals

February 23, 2010 By HKearl

In Fredrick, MD, a truck driver harassed a 14-year-old girl as she was walking to school. He kept trying to talk to her and get her attention by throwing rose petals and candy out of the window in her direction. The truck made a u-turn and passed her again and the truck driver harassed her some more. The girl then went to a nearby restaurant and called her mother, who notified the police. The driver was not found.

Police are looking into the incident and asks anyone with information to use their tip line at 301-600-TIPS (8477).

Weekly Round Up Feb. 21, 2010

February 21, 2010 By HKearl

Stories:

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On this blog, a woman talks about how early street harassment began and how she cranks up her ipod when she passes a regular harasser in her neighborhood, and a woman in Seattle, WA, shares the gamut of harassment she’s experienced.
On DC Hollaback! a harasser tells the contributor that she could “at least say hi.”
On Hollaback NYC a woman shares how she cannot leave her house in the Bronx without being harassed and another woman shares how a few years ago a man raped her and then she faced victim blaming from the cops.

In the News:

A stalker murdered a woman in FL days after a judge denied her a protective order.
A majority of men and women studied in London blamed women for their rape in some circumstances – victim blaming is pervasive.
In Ottawa, the public provided tips to help police arrest a bus groper.
An anti-sexual harassment bill makes some more progress in the Egyptian legislature.
Eve-teasing threatens women in India and Bangladesh
Saudis mull women-only buses

Announcements:

HollaBack NYC is looking for a diverse group of women to videotape for a PSA and photograph for a new website banner
Blank Noise is running an “I didn’t ask for it” twitter and facebook campaign through Feb. 27. Participate.

Update on Egyptian anti-harassment law

February 18, 2010 By HKearl

In early January, a draft anti-sexual harassment law was introduced to parliament in Egypt. This week, a bill was presented to parliament’s legislative affairs committee and another bill was approved by the Justice Ministry so it can be presented to the committee in days.

Nihad Abu Al-Qumsan, head of the Egyptian Center for Women’s Rights (ECWR), applauds this update and said, “It shows the state is responding and changing … They are now understanding the significance of the issue.”

Efforts by the ECWR has shown that sexual harassment in public places is a big problem in Egypt. Bravo to them for all their work!

Public helps crack the case

February 18, 2010 By HKearl

Several months ago, a woman reported being inappropriately touched by a man while riding a bus in Ottawa. This week he was arrested, thanks to a police appeal to the public, which included a photo of the suspect. The suspect has been charged with one count of sexual assault and will appear in court in March. Kudos to her for reporting him, to the police for taking her complaint seriously, and to the members of the public who helped catch him.

By the way, he is 53, the woman is 29. It makes me feel extra icky each time I read about older men groping and grinding on women young enough to be their daughters.

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