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If you’re a girl, there’s a 100% chance that you’ve been catcalled before. Passing by a group of guys in the street is a scary feat, because they would look at you with prying eyes, as if dissecting your whole being. And like most of us women have experienced, these men won’t be afraid to voice it out. Often, it is easier for girls to just look down, walk faster, and hope that they won’t do anything more than spout some words, but sometimes, everything tends to get really exhausting. When will the world be a safe place for women?
A lot of attention has been given to the issue, especially after the #MeToo movement, with women all over the world sharing their horrible experiences with street harassment and catcalling. There have even been guys attempting to absolve themselves from being called out (Sorry to pop your bubble, but the “not all men” excuse is actual trash).
And despite all that, still, catcalling remains in everyday lives of women. We’re not at all required to respond to these assholes (and by all means, if you aren’t comfortable with actually facing or speaking to them, then don’t). However, sometimes, if we feel safe enough to call them out, it can help us cope with the reality women have to go through on a daily basis. And hey, it may feel good to just get them off their high horse and catch these gross catcallers off guard. Though some dudes out there might never learn, it doesn’t hurt to show them that what they’re doing is wrong.
With some here I’ve actually tried and tested myself, here are some creative ways for women to respond to catcallers.
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