What is Catcalling?
Catcalling
is when a person whistles, or says something in a sexual context, and it is said loudly
when a woman is walking outside in public. A woman would hear suggested sexual
language while walking on the streets by herself or with a group of female
friends. Additionally, catcalling can occur online besides on the streets. A female
will receive an unwanted sexy message online from a stranger based on her profile
picture. Catcalling is a form of sexual harassment.
This type
of sexual harassment has increased throughout the years and can often be seen
on college campuses. Additionally, catcalling has been seen throughout the busy
streets where there are offices, restaurants, and clothing stores. Most of the
time catcalling is done any time of the day when the streets are crowded, and
everyone is minding their business. However, catcalling should be stopped. Why
does catcalling still exist today?
Catcalling is a way for
a man or a female to get the attention of the person walking on the streets. Often
that person has bad intentions for the person who is walking outside in public.
It is recommended to stay alert if you are walking by yourself and to change your
walking route. Further, ignore the comments from the person who is doing the
catcalling. Do not flirt with the person that is catcalling because it will
make things worse.
If this occurs
frequently, you can record the incident and report it. A person should not be
sexually harassed on the streets because of their gender, their clothes, or
anything that provokes attention on the streets. When catcalling is done online
it is also done for attention, out of boredom, or for other dangerous reasons. Report
and block the person that does the catcalling online for your safety. Be careful
with the pictures that you post online, especially with your profile pictures.
Check your online settings
and do not have a conversation with a catcaller. People that do catcall have
too many sexual thoughts on their minds. They might lack social skills, have
low self-esteem, or have other psychological issues that were never addressed. Furthermore,
they might not know how to flirt or get the attention that they need. Here are
more resources about Catcalling.
Why Catcalling is a Form of Sexual Harassment-Your Tango:
Why Catcalling Is A Form Of Sexual Harassment | YourTango
Online Catcalling Can Be Combatted with Three Simple Tips:
Online Catcalling Can Be Combatted with Three Simple Tips (studybreaks.com)
Stop Street Harassment-How to Deal with Catcalling and Wolf Whistling:
Stop Street Harassment: How To Deal With Catcalling and Wolf Whistling (bonobology.com)
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