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In reply to the discussion: I didn't know this week would have this effect on me. Can anyone relate? [View all]Freddie
(10,115 posts)What happened to me was pretty mild compared to most. I was a college freshman and had to see a professor in his office. As I was leaving he reached behind me and groped my breasts. I was so shocked I just walked away. To this day the only person who knows is my husband. The professor went on to become a department head and got many awards over the years and loads of accolades at his recent retirement. He is very well known and highly regarded in the musicians/music teachers community in this area.
And if Id said anything to the dean, in the 70s? Oh hes just handsy Your fault for wearing a tight sweater. Youre just upset because your grade wasnt so good, loser.
But mainly Im furious for the way we are ALL treated. No matter your accomplishments or abilities, we are judged first and foremost on our appearance. We are invisible and less than nothing if you are older like me. We are livestock. And now a privileged frat boy with contempt for us is going to help 4 other MEN decide that we dont have power over our own bodies.
I have been researching if there is any real movement towards overthrowing the government, because with them entrenched on SCOTUS there is NOTHING we can do to stop them from taking away all the rights that women, minorities and workers have gained over the past 100 years. Even voting will not help.