'Street harassment has less to do with desirability and more to do with imposing masculine archetypes of power over people whom they perceive as feminine.' (By kwolanne_felix via ColumbiaSpec)
As social distancing becomes the new norm, it seems that street harassment did not get the memo.
Growing up, I resented my body and held it responsible for the fear and unwanted attention I received. The fact that I was so tall, physically mature, feminine and Black contributed to the hypersexualization I experienced. I also sometimes saw this harassment as a warped affirmation of my sexual maturity. It seemed that for people like me, this was just a part of life, a right of passage to be considered “pretty” and womanly.
However, most of the time, I respond with silence and politeness to ensure my safety—even though these men do not deserve my kind smiles. Worry for my safety takes away the gratification I would receive from retributive acts, especially as I am a Black woman, which makes me more Recently, I tried a new tactic that reaffirmed my bodily autonomy and ability to feel safe on the streets.
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