Hey, baby: Women speak out against street harassment Women
sharing stories of catcalls to raise awareness Head down, look
straight ahead. Earbuds in, volume off. Walk quickly, but with
purpose. Don't make eye contact unless you need to. Look behind
you every few blocks, make sure you're not being followed. Don't
be obvious. It's not nighttime. You're not in a known drug zone,
or the sketchy part of town. This is simply how many women steel
themselves when walking down a city street in broad daylight, or
even when boarding crowded public transportation. Why? Because
many women, regardless of age, weight, or appearance, say
they've heard something along the lines of "Hey baby, you want
some of this?" or "I like what I see" or "nice ass." All of
those statements are sexual harassment. And while some men might
consider them compliments, to many women, they are a threat.
What is sexual harassment? Fear and discomfort are what define
sexual harassment. Not every catcall is followed by unwanted
physical advances, an