Catcalling: Flipping the Script

"Regardless of what anyone would think of my behavior, being consistently objectified in public is a violation of my human rights..So long as the prevalence of sexual assault and rape remains, I will never get over it. So long as I am continued to be humiliated and objectified in public, I will never get over it.I refuse to accept that I am overreacting to being so upset by every single incident that has attempted to undermine my humanity. No one should feel as if he or she should accept being harassed every day. No one should feel as if he or she must “get used to it.” It is not acceptable behavior. Harassment is a deliberate expression of power that is meant to undermine a woman’s confidence and free will. It is a deliberate act of condescension. It is illegal; it is wrong and I should never have to get used to it. These are the remnants of sexism, still permeating strongly throughout our society. Sexism reveals itself when people are defined by their “sex,” rather than their humanity...I want to make this clear: Sexism, objectification and sexualizing happen every day. It’s an obvious problem that needs to be addressed and spoken about with honesty and frankness. It is a problem that is standing in the way of meaningful relationships between the sexes.Listen, love and learn. Sexism is still here, and it’s still painful." -Elite Daily The Reality of Sexism: Why Catcalling is Dehumanizing