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redqueen

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6. Education is the key.

Mon Apr 8, 2013, 03:57 PM

Apr 2013

Love this.

"There are a lot of issues wrapped up in street harassment— power, over-sexualization of women," Pierre said. "We live in a culture that is male dominated, and I think a lot of men can feel that because they have more 'power,' they feel like it's OK to overstep boundaries."

She names some of the reasons for this, which is important. Sadly some of these terms (*ahem*) are gonna go right over many heads. Not sure if its genuine or feigned ignorance, either way we just need to keep educating.

Part of what the group hopes to do going forward is engage "male allies" to help spread awareness of the issue and combat the problem.

Hell yes.

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Bear Spray - The one with the long-distance nozzle. MineralMan Apr 2013 #1

I believe that would be illegal. geek tragedy Apr 2013 #2

I suppose you're right. MineralMan Apr 2013 #3

Thanks for posting this. MadrasT Apr 2013 #4

They're particularly bold if they're in a vehicle. geek tragedy Apr 2013 #5

Education is the key. redqueen Apr 2013 #6

I guess this is just another geek tragedy Apr 2013 #7

I wish more people could see how intertwined all this stuff is. nt redqueen Apr 2013 #8

People are generally unwilling to look past the point that geek tragedy Apr 2013 #9