maybe instead we should get men to think about why "everyday guys" *do* touch women without consent? Or why "everyday guys" feel compelled to tell *misogynistic* oral sex jokes (whether it's around women or not)?pic.twitter.com/RB6M2Sp7OS
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maybe instead we should get men to think about why "everyday guys" *do* touch women without consent? Or why "everyday guys" feel compelled to tell *misogynistic* oral sex jokes (whether it's around women or not)?pic.twitter.com/RB6M2Sp7OS
this article leans into the idea that tons of men were "unknowingly" exerting power over women at work all these years via touching and sex "jokes"...which is a false idea. it's also minimizing. men know what they are doing in these cases, that's why they do it.
the piece also suggests that there is such a thing as talk which should remain between "male friends." which is a cover for excusing misogyny as something innate to how men communicate.
in general, this "hapless harassing man" is a fantasy, made-up by men to avoid introspection & having to think about making systemic changes
Everyday I have to be vocal about not wanting to be hugged/kissed by men. I am in a professional, corporate setting & it's pretty rampant. People are usually thrown off/confused/try to go in anyway when I decline to hug/kiss them. It's a constant battle - annoying af.
ugh i'm sorry you have to deal with that, that's awful
I get that it's common practice in most American workplaces/social settings. However, doesn't mean every one is ok with it. The best thing to do would be to ask the person before assuming they want to embrace or want you to give them a kiss on the cheek. My body. My rules.
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