This Video Of Dads Watching Their Daughters Get Catcalled Is Gross – For A Few Reasons
Street harassment affects almost all women, whether you live in the suburbs or a big city. In fact, research suggests that 65% of women say they've experienced some form of street harassment, whether it be verbal or physical.
In recent years, there have been several hidden camera videos that aim to capture the nastiness of street harassment. The latest, from The Scene, shows a group of dads watching footage of their daughters getting catcalled on the streets of New York City.
Here's the thing: Yes, these videos are spreading awareness about the danger -- and very real agony -- of street harassment. But it's important to remember that women deserve respect not just because they're someone's "girlfriend," "wife" or "daughter," but because they're human beings.
And human beings deserve to feel comfortable and respected, whether they're trying to get to a high-profile business meeting or walking to Pinkberry for an overly-expensive frozen yogurt concoction.
Street harassment affects all kinds of women, every day. It's real because we know it's real, not just because men say it's real.
With that in mind, here's the video: