Verbal Street Harassment of Women, a Daily Annoyance

This has been going on since the beginning of time. As recent as 15 years ago, my workplace was incredibly toxic. Some of the remarks would most certainly raise a few eyebrows. Not saying it's right, I'm just saying. It's different now, I know that. That kind of behaviour would now be dealt with swiftly and assuredly.

I may be talking about a whole different issue, here, but .....

My main worry about this "Gomeshi effect" at this time, it is almost giving women "carte blanc". They are being encouraged to come forward and, if legitimate, of course they should. I just worry that some will be oppportunists, carry a grudge.

Ok, so Mr Gomeshi could have been more careful. If he wants to "enjoy" rough sex, there are plenty who would gladly partake. He needed to be more careful with who he chose to partner.. Just one more thing. These woman, who are complaining a long time after the act ( some years) for the most part, didn't leave, they stayed, and they saw him again. Hell hath no fury ...........
 

If women are feeling empowered to complain about the kind of unsolicited treatment that Jian Gomeshi was dishing out then that is a good thing. And if people are listening to them that is even better. Perhaps we will have less Jimmy Saville and Rolf Harris type revelations decades from now.
 
If there is something good to come of this mess it is just that. That people will listen. I would imagine many persons ( can happen to men as well) will now feel there wii be a chance someone will hear them. It can be a very grey area, all I'm saying.
 

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