I just watched a ridiculous argument on ShowBiz about this female reporter who tweeted the comments made by male athletes made her feel uncomfortable.
One guy was arguing, she should expect it in her line of work, her clothes invited the comments, and if she couldn't handle it, she should get a different job.
Excuse me. WHAT?
First off,
Harassment is defined as something that makes a person feel reasonably uncomfortable. Cat calls, comments about one's body are considered sexual harassment.
Two, it does not matter what anyone wears. Clothing is not a reason to sexually harass someone.
Three, just because males have listened to their male peers and accepted how they have treated women wrongly as truth, does not mean that behavior is a.) acceptable; b.) welcome, and c.) something women should have to deal with. At all. EVER.
Four, saying someone should find another job if s/he cannot handle sexual harassment is ignorant and uncivil, as well as illegal.
To that prick: Become educated. Maybe you will have intelligent arguments next time.
To the reporter: All women thank you for standing up for yourself.
That's all.
amen. you rock miss katie.
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