87% of American women (18-64) claim to have been harassed on the street by men

[Penny Lane 8,159]

I'll bet you dressed properly after that.

I'm 30 now and it's still not an incident I feel like joking about.

[spookyturtle 9,466]

So the thinking might be that if you act like an idiot 10,000 times, that 1 time it might actually work out? I'd bet if it did, the dude probably wouldn't know how to react.

I wonder if these men are doing this when they are alone or with a few of their pals? That peer thing.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

I wonder if these men are doing this when they are alone or with a few of their pals? That peer thing.

Both. I don't know why they do it, but I would guess something about power, dominance, and lack of caring about the woman as a person, but an object. I don't know, just a guess. I really don't see how it makes them happy.

[spookyturtle 9,466]

Both. I don't know why they do it, but I would guess something about power, dominance, and lack of caring about the woman as a person, but an object. I don't know, just a guess. I really don't see how it makes them happy.

I would guess that it is a lack of self confidence and self esteem when they say rude things and behave rudely. It's not normal to masturbate on the street when a girl walks by. I ALWAYS wait until I get home.

[Karee 4,191]

I wonder if these men are doing this when they are alone or with a few of their pals? That peer thing.

That probably has something to do with it. Trying to look cool or whatever.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

I would guess that it is a lack of self confidence and self esteem when they say rude things and behave rudely. It's not normal to masturbate on the street when a girl walks by. I ALWAYS wait until I get home.

That's the gentlemanly way.

Idk, I try to be accepting of cultural norms different from my own, but this is just one that I think should be squashed.

And usually it is people who are alone, so I don't think peer pressure is the culprit. More like no one is around to see them act like dogs.

Edited April 3, 2014 by Harpa Timsah

[spookyturtle 9,466]

That probably has something to do with it. Trying to look cool or whatever.

It always seems to have been a group when I have witnessed it, usually a construction crew or something similar. And usually in the city, I can't even remember the last time I saw it in suburbia.

[spookyturtle 9,466]

[luckytxn 2,265]

Yeah. I love it when woman dress like a #######.

[novedsac 355]

Embarrassingly, I can't whistle …. never could … even if I wanted to, though I can't think of many reasons why I would.

[novedsac 355]

Many years ago, my younger sister was dated raped after her senior prom. This was before there was much public awareness of date rape. We were angry enough with the situation with the scumbag, but what really got me going was when I overheard some moms speaking … moms, mind you … that if she hadn't dressed that way she then it wouldn't have happened. Like it was all her fault. She was dressed more like an early 80s punk than some sort of tart. l lost it and let loose an onslaught of language that I never knew I had.

Edited April 3, 2014 by novedsac

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

Women live in a fantasy world. However, it is possible there are enough men with low standards that might make an awkward pass at almost anything still breathing, but 87%? That is not realistic. I don't care how desperate you are, I can't believe 87% of the women out there are worth the effort.

Who knew Luckytxn was a female?

[Danno 1,228]

Putting rape aside, when it come to suggestive comments, a women's choice of dress does play a part and yes I know Feminist

can't accept this reality but all you have to do to test the once universal logic is to try this experience.

Dress in Muslim womens garb and stand on the corner for an hour and see how much attention you get

Next,

Dress in a short, shear summer dress with high heals and see how much attention you attract then.

Next

Put on a thong bikini... with heels and see how many wrecks are caused.

This is not about "justifying" anyones actions it is to highlight the reality to dress and attractiveness, does play a part in the amount of attention one gets.

[Danno 1,228]

Women live in a fantasy world. However, it is possible there are enough men with low standards that might make an awkward pass at almost anything still breathing, but 87%? That is not realistic. I don't care how desperate you are, I can't believe 87% of the women out there are worth the effort.

Who knew Luckytxn was a female?

Ahh yes, another person who is a critical thinker.

I would wager 87% of the whistles and comments go to just 20% of the women.

[Danno 1,228]

I run in my neighborhood. I walk my dogs all over. I like to walk places when I'm in town.

The #### kind of lazy women do you know?

Good question.

The kind that thinks breathing car and truck fumes is not healthy, gym membership is fairly cheap.