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Weekly Round Up: September 19, 2010

September 19, 2010 By HKearl

Story Submissions Recap:

I accept street harassment submissions from anywhere in the world. Share your story!

  • Stop Street Harassment Blog: 6 new stories from people in South Wales, UK; Minneapolis, MN; Jakarta, Indonesia; London, UK; Quebec, Canada; and no location indicated.
  • HollaBack DC!: 3 new stories
  • HollaBack NYC: 6 new stories
  • HollaBackLDN: 6 new stories

In the News, On the Blogs:

  • BBC Radio 4, Woman’s Hour did a segment about street harassment
  • El Diario, “El acoso callejero” (English: “The Uncomfortable Walk Home“)
  • Guardian, “Sexual harassment is not just a problem for Ines Sainz“
  • Guardian, “Women in Egypt get hi-tech aid to beat sexual harassment“
  • New German periodical focused on street harassment, “Street Harassment – Machtprozesse und Raumproduktion“
  • The Intersection of Madness and Reality, “Street Meet: Black Women, Black Men, & Everyday Sexual Harassment“
  • My Retail Heaven, “Oi Sexy! Nice Rack“
  • Women’s Views on News, “Oi darlin’! Not many of them to the pound! Street harassment: the right of men to tell women what they think of them.”
  • The Post, “Fema-what?: Three Things Women Wish Men Knew About Street Harassment”
  • A Black Girl’s Guide to Weight Loss, “Sexual Assault, Sexual Harassment, & Weight Gain: Facing Facts“
  • HollaBack DC!, “Literacy and street harassment“

Announcements:

  • Welcome HollaBack PGH, a site for folks living in Pittsburgh, PA, to share their street harassment stories
  • If you live in London, take a survey about street harassment on the London Anti-Street Harassment Campaign’s website and help influence mayoral policy
  • The book Stop Street Harassment is available online!
  • HollaBack NYC is looking for interns
  • RightRides is looking for interns & volunteers in NYC

10 Tweets from the Week:

  • PiperYAnderson Wearing tights for the first time in over 10yrs. Stopped wearing shorts or tights after a traumatic experience. #streetharassment
  • lillyheart: Decided: I would rather tithe to @iHollaback than the church until it recognizes my humanity.
  • accostherwilde A new taste of street harassment: dudes holla-ing @ me from their cars as I sit on my porch. Now they know where I live
  • MissNabokov Men probably don’t realise what a big issue street harassment actually is (unless they’re the ones doing it). It really needs addressing.
  • gyraff Why tweet abt st. harassment? Was told all my life to feel “grateful” and “appreciated” for getting catcalls . Actually, it feels yucky.
  • mgeils One of the many things I don’t miss about public transit/busing/walking is street harassment and catcalling #fuckyou #shutup
  • Mdotwrites DC streets be quiet on Redskin Sundays. Mean less street harassment for me. Ain’t THAT some shit.
  • CTrouper Had my eyeballs on a copy of glamour mag. Q&a on street harassment article on summer of mainstream misogyny. Heart.
  • smanamana I also hate this RT @karennattiah: Street harassment is one thing I hate about New York
  • clembastow Here’s a hint, guys: street harassment does not make women want to “spend some time” with you.

Resource of the Week:

Check out these new button, stickers, and magnets you can use to declare your dislike of street harassment and to brand/shame street harassers!!

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Filed Under: hollaback, News stories, Resources, Stories, street harassment, weekly round up Tagged With: HarassMap, hollaback pittsburgh, Ines Sainz, london anti-street harassment campaign, sexual harassment

Weekly Round Up: September 12, 2010

September 12, 2010 By HKearl

Story Submissions Recap:

I accept street harassment submissions from anywhere in the world. Share your story!

  • Stop Street Harassment Blog: 4 new stories from people in Illinois, the UK, Virginia, and Ohio.
  • HollaBack DC!: 3 new stories
  • HollaBack NYC: 3 new stories
  • HollaBackLDN: 8 new stories
  • HollaBack Toronto: 1 new story

In the News, On the Blogs:

  • The Gloss, “Why Are Catcalls That Upsetting?“
  • TBD, “Holly Kearl on getting harassed in the street and fighting back in print“
  • The WIP, “Stop Street Harassment: Working for Safer Streets for Women Everywhere“
  • GW Hatchet, “Alum seeks to curb street harassment“
  • London Anti-Street Harassment Campaign, “London Mayoral Candidate Oona King writes Street Harassment into her Policy“
  • Beyond Retrograde, “The big debate – wolf whistling! compliment or abuse?“
  • Dainty Inferno, “First rule of the subway: Do not talk on the subway“
  • Decriminalize LA, “Anti-Prostitution Laws and Street Harassment Go Hand in Hand“
  • The Dawn Chorus, “Street harassment: tone vs. content“

Events:

Sept. 16: “Hey, You, Can I Get a Smile?” One-Woman Show, NYC

Announcements:

  • Help HollaBack NYC in the paperless challenge – if they win they can revamp their website. Voting ends this week so vote now!
  • If you live in London, take a survey about street harassment on the London Anti-Street Harassment Campaign’s website and help influence mayoral policy
  • The book Stop Street Harassment is available online!
  • HollaBack NYC is looking for interns
  • RightRides is looking for interns & volunteers in NYC

10 Tweets from the Week:

  • Phoenix_Noire No offense to all of my male friends, but you don’t “get” me on the same level as my sisters. When I have to explain street harassment? No.
  • jennpozner We fail our boys as a culture wen we teach them that #streetharassment is their imperative. @ihollaback
  • CA_Young Hating having to be a guy telling another guy to stop shooting down a woman’s experience of street harassment. I shouldn’t have to.
  • plannedaccident Okay men who harass me: 1. I’m not ur baby so don’t refer to me as such when u don’t know me 2. Don’t catcall/beep at me while I’m walking.
  • zoeylarsen If you turn “good morning” into a catcall, you need not be allowed in public.
  • ashleyrebeccah Guy on street harasses me & when I don’t respond he says “ur supposed 2say TY!” Rly, I’m supposed to TY for harassing me? #streetharassment
  • iHollaback: Just got off the phone with Hollaback Pittsburgh. Their launch is scheduled for Oct, but they are already kicking ass!
  • lashcampaign London Mayoral candidate Oona King will ensure local authorities recognize street harassment as violence against women http://oona4mayor.com
  • ashley_dodson I’m so sick of sexually hrsmnt in public. Spread awareness of street harassment. Men & women can bring an end 2 it.
  • ears_of_steam overheard a dad explain 2 daughter what #streetharassment is, & how “u don’t have to stand there & be nice.”
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Filed Under: Events, hollaback, News stories, Stories, street harassment, weekly round up Tagged With: events, hollaback, sexual harassment, street harassment

Weekly Round Up: September 4, 2010

September 5, 2010 By HKearl

Story Submissions Recap:

I accept street harassment submissions from anywhere in the world. Share your story!

  • Stop Street Harassment Blog: 9 new stories from people in Virginia; Georgia; Lebanon; Wales; Illinois; London (1 & 2); Michigan, & one undisclosed location.
  • HollaBack DC!: 3 new stories
  • HollaBack NYC: 8 new stories
  • HollaBackLDN: 5 new stories
  • HollaBack Savannah: 1 new story

In the News, On the Blogs:

  • An amazing anti-street harassment cartoon by @barrydeutsch was reprinted on numerous blogs, including:
    • Alas, A Blog
    • Stop Street Harassment
    • HollaBack DC!
    • Feminist Philosophers
    • The Society Pages
    • Democratic Underground
    • Jezebel
    • Piratenweib
  • The Root, “Single-Minded: Being Black Abroad“
  • Campus Progress, “The Street Harassment Problem“
  • Afrique en ligne, “Mauritius to tackle sexual harassment on public transport“
  • ABC-CLIO Blog, “Author Guest Post: Holly Kearl on Stopping Street Harassment“
  • Bird of Paradox, “Street Harassment part 94“
  • Almasryalyoum, “Sexual harassment on the map“
  • UK Feminista, “Help to Stop Street Harassment“

Events:

  • Sept 10: Stop Street Harassment Book Release Event in NYC
  • Sept. 16: “Hey, You, Can I Get a Smile?” One-Woman Show, NYC

Announcements:

  • If you live in London, take a survey about street harassment on the London Anti-Street Harassment Campaign’s website and help influence mayoral policy
  • The book Stop Street Harassment is available online!
  • HollaBack NYC is looking for interns
  • RightRides is looking for interns & volunteers in NYC

10 Tweets from the Week:

  • hjoy27 I would love to know when a catcall in the street has illicited a legitimate response from anyone, EVER. Other than “f*ck you”. just sayin
  • watchmewalk I’m walking down the street and this lame says “can I harass you?” Was that supposed to be witty?
  • TasashaH @yesmagazine #SayYesSat to learning about street harassment,how to raise awareness of it and strategies to end it #stopstreetharassment
  • RahsaanKhalid Deep! “@mencanstoprape: Male privilege is main reason behind street harassment. Some men feel it’s their right to “compliment” a woman”
  • tigistselam There is no other place in the city where street harassment is *that* prevalent #Harlem.
  • harassmap: Harassmap in the news, we are coming very soon! http://bit.ly/aBlod4 #Egypt #sexualharassment
  • THEMissSharma So much harassment on my lunch break just walkin down the street downtown. I’m gettin a taser n I’m gonna start tasin. Lol
  • JaRonEdwards I just seen 5 police harass a teenage girl walking down the street. So I stopped and I aint leaving. #Fuckpoliceharrassmet
  • MC1RK Why is it that the grosser i look the more dudes feel entitled to catcall/chat me up?what about dirty hair&ratty shorts says TAKE ME NOW?gah
  • AAUW: Every man knows someone who has been harassed. Don’t minimize issue, support the women in your lives. #SSHMNT
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Filed Under: Events, hollaback, News stories, public harassment, Stories, weekly round up Tagged With: hollaback, sexual harassment, street harassment, street harassment cartoon

Weekly Round Up: August 22, 2010

August 22, 2010 By HKearl

Story Submissions Recap:

I accept street harassment submissions from anywhere in the world. Share your story!

  • Stop Street Harassment Blog: 5 stories from people in Alberta, Canada; Baltimore, MD; Isle of Wight, UK; Delhi, India; and Leeds, UK.
  • HollaBack DC!: 2 new stories
  • HollaBack NYC: 3 new stories
  • HollaBackLDN: 14 new stories
  • HollaBack UK: 1 new story

In the News, On the Blogs:

  • Washington Post, “Man accused of spraying semen led a normal life“
  • Christian Science Monitor, “Sexual harassment in Egypt: Why men blame women“
  • AFP, “Indonesian railway launches women-only carriages“
  • Guardian, “Record and ridicule: Female cyclists expose sexist idiots online“
  • Washington Blade, “Transwoman sexually assaulted near Dupont Circle“
  • Guardian, “The end of street harassment”
  • Ms. Blog, “Stop Hitting on Me“
  • My Fault, I’m Female, “Your Friend, the Street Harasser“
  • 700 Stories, “Start Your Day With Street Harassment!“
  • Newsjiffy, “Holla back to end sexual harassment“

Events:

  • Sept. 2: Stop Street Harassment Book Release Event in Washington, D.C.
  • Sept 10: Stop Street Harassment Book Release Event in NYC
  • Sept. 16: “Hey, You, Can I Get a Smile?” One-Woman Show, NYC

Announcements:

  • Vote for HollaBack DC! in the Pepsi Refresh Challenge
  • Vote for HollaBack NYC in the Paperless Choice Digital Fundraising Challenge
  • HollaBack NYC is looking for interns
  • RightRides is looking for interns
  • Call for Artists: Women and Mobility in the City Exhibition (via Jagori)
  • RightRides is looking for volunteers in NYC
  • The book Stop Street Harassment is out in August. Pre-order it today!

10 Tweets from the Week:

  • iHollaback Street harassment always makes me feel weak. I’m strong! So are you. Hollaback at ihollaback.org
  • Deodorina say #NO to street harassment.
  • feministpundit Amazing! Who knew street harassment could be responsible for a 21st century feminist awakening?
  • c_quigley difference between a genuine compliment and street harassment.Sometimes ppl really being nice-we should support that!
  • lorenacupcake Creepster honked at me, pulled over, & gestured me in closer like a park pedophile. I yelled “NO!” and mashed, terrified. #streetharassment
  • love4duke7blue do i attract creepers? just had a catcall from a pickup truck on the strip…#seriously
  • manhattanspeak and #truestory: ive been in heated arguments w ex-boyfriend about “not minding” street harassment.
  • UK_Feminista The movement to stop street harassment is growing fast: http://is.gd/evZ6s
  • feministpundit @iHollaback ending street harassment is a project for feminists of all ages… and it is an achievable goal. Win-win!
  • christ_in_a_fox Campaigning to stop street harassment, yes please! http://gu.com/p/2j6v9/tw

Resource of the Week:

  • London Anti-Street Harassment Campaign – They’re getting great press and doing a lot to raise awareness about street harassment and the need to end it!
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Filed Under: Events, hollaback, News stories, Resources, street harassment, weekly round up Tagged With: hollaback, LASH Campaign, sexual harassment in Egypt, stop street harassment book, street harassment, women-only train

Weekly Round Up: August 15, 2010

August 15, 2010 By HKearl

Story Submissions Recap:

I accept street harassment submissions from anywhere in the world. Share your story!

  • Stop Street Harassment Blog: 3 stories from a woman in Edmonton, Canada, 1 from a woman in Virginia, and 1 from a woman in California
  • HollaBack DC!: 5 new stories
  • HollaBack NYC: 7 new stories
  • HollaBack UK: 7 new stories

In the News, On the Blogs:

  • CNN, “Twitter photo helps nab suspected flasher“
  • WPIX, “Cops search for suspect in Astoria sexual assault“
  • Jezebel, “What were you wearing when you were sexually harassed?” and the poll results
  • Real Zest, “Street Harassment: Why Don’t Guys Understand It?“
  • Frisky, “How do you handle a pervert?“

Events:

  • Sept. 2: Stop Street Harassment Book Release Event in Washington, D.C.
  • Sept 10: Stop Street Harassment Book Release Event in NYC
  • Sept. 16: “Hey, You, Can I Get a Smile?” One-Woman Show, NYC

Announcements:

  • Vote for HollaBack DC! in the Pepsi Refresh Challenge
  • Vote for HollaBack NYC in the Paperless Choice Digital Fundraising Challenge
  • HollaBack NYC is looking for interns
  • Call for Artists: Women and Mobility in the City Exhibition (via Jagori)
  • RightRides is looking for volunteers in NYC
  • The book Stop Street Harassment is out in August. Pre-order it today!

10 Street Harassment Tweets from the Week:

  • peterdaou The fight for gay rights, women’s rights, human rights: if one person is oppressed, we’re all oppressed. #lgbt #women
  • jennpozner No, 19yrold douchebag following me home at 1:30 am, I am not going to invite you back to my apt. #MoveItAlong #StreetHarassment
  • WenJoMath srsly, what do you think yelling “hoochi” at me from across the street is going to get you? #streetharassment
  • Lvn2SrvHim Thank you Mr. Construction Guy. Your catcall as I walked by definitely made me feel like a puppy…a cheap one.
  • gabriellle Loves when guys in cars whistle/catcall while nearly plowing her down on the sidewalk. Nothing turns me on like you almost taking my life.
  • sararoxyoursox My rant about street harassment when I’m running. http://savemywetlands.blogspot.com/2010/08/open-letter.html
  • hkearl: when it comes 2 #streetharassment why do we have 2 spend so much time saying women don’t “ask for it” or like it? http://tinyurl.com/37s3vlt
  • piathabia Sometimes, I really hate men. #streetharassment
  • ABookishBeemer Don’t care what your excuse is. Think you have a right to talk to a woman on the street? No. You don’t. Not sorry. #streetharassment
  • Hello_Ladies I was only in NYC 10 minutes when I witnessed street harassment. Amazing.

Resource of the Week:

Men’s Anti-Violence Council

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Filed Under: Events, hollaback, Stories, weekly round up Tagged With: can i get a smile, catcalls, groping, hollaback, sexual harassment, stop street harassment book, street harassment

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