Quickwrite #11

I thought the video was very interesting. I've seen people pose the question, would men say the same thing to women on the street and to their mothers? I think some people separate the dignity of a human being from the dignity of someone they know. Most people who catcall and yell things at people on the street probably wouldn't do the same to mothers, sisters, friends, and girlfriends. Certain places are much worse than others, and it is honestly insane to think the practice of catcalling and street harassment hasn't gone out of style. I know very few people who like being yelled at on the street, or having vulgar and disgusting things said at them as they walk by. It often is targeted at young women, who often feel vulnerable and repulsed by the "compliments". In my own personal experience, it can truly make you feel disgusting and wrong, sometimes just really mad. The first time I was catcalled was when I was 14. Then over the course of three years I have accumulated experience with dealing with street harassment. It is hard to retaliate or defy the person yelling at you, because often you would be alone. They is also the element of safety that should be taken into account. I carry pepper spray on my keychain for times when I feel in danger, and try to keep walking by.