Inherently Different

everybody wants to rule the world

6togo recently posted a link to a website called hollabacknyc (i won’t link it to avoid giving this moronic blog more publicity than it deserves)… you’d think it was something fun, carefree, ghetto… whatever, but it isn’t… it is a rather misguided attempt to give voice to “street harassment.”

I say misguided because you don’t really need anything more tangible than a “feeling” that you are being objectified. Granted, some women/metrosexuals who use the site will clearly be trying to do some good… still…

Sexual harassment is definitely something men should be concerned about. In this atmosphere of zero tolerance, just about anything can be considered sexual harassment. Of course, regardless of what anyone says, sexual harassment is a one-way street. If a woman says, “You look nice in that shirt,” the message being sent isn’t considered sexual harassment. If a man says the exact same thing to a woman though, it can be construed as sexual harassment. Unfortunately this disparity tends to make any workplace where “liberated” or “empowered” (or whatever euphemism for feminist extremism you care to use) women are employed a “hostile” work environment for men.

I do NOT condone making women feel uncomfortable in any way, nor do I think it is proper or ok for a woman to be objectified in the work place. I also do not condone simple acts of admiration (such as the aforementioned, “Hey that shirt looks good on you!” type of compliments) being turned into sexually charged commentary.

The website lets just about anyone post pictures and comments that “out” street harassers. If was used primarily to warn women of sexual predators or misogynists, I wouldn’t have a problem… but if you search the site’s archives, you’ll see a number of rather innocuous comments men make to women being construed as sexual/street harassment.

5 thoughts on “everybody wants to rule the world”

  1. hmm. .that’s weird that someone would dedicate a site to just that. Men on the street can be annoying at times but this site is going a little overboard. I don’t know why girls have such a hard time just ignoring comments from guys they don’t like. “When strange guys talk to girls on the street it makes us afraid.” ??????? What?! They were just flirting. If your that scared you shouldn’t be out at night in whatever neighborhood you’re in.

    I don’t know about sexual harassment in the workplace. I’ve never experienced it or witnessed it.

  2. I agree with you and Dawn, it does seem like a bit much.

    As for workplace sexual harassment, I’ve only witnessed one really blatant serial harasser, and that was an extreme case, which included exchanging sexual favors in the parking lot for promises of permanent employment. Sad thing was, his wife worked in the same building.

    Otherwise, I’ve never really seen it be a real issued. Standard jackasses seem to be more of a problem, actually.

  3. I agree with you and Dawn, it does seem like a bit much.

    As for workplace sexual harassment, I’ve only witnessed one really blatant serial harasser, and that was an extreme case, which included exchanging sexual favors in the parking lot for promises of permanent employment. Sad thing was, his wife worked in the same building.

    Otherwise, I’ve never really seen it be a real issue. Standard jackasses seem to be more of a problem, actually.

  4. I don’t mind someone giving me a nice compliment. I also don’t mind if a stranger compliments me in a kind and respectable manner.

    What I can’t stand is when I think someone is calling for a cat or dog or maybe a small rodent…but in actual fact, they are trying to get my attention just order me to “come here!”

    Yeah…I’ll get right on that…right after I’m done shitting on your lawn.

    But then, some guys like that too…

    Can’t win for loosin’…

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