I am sexualized everyday. Without my permission men gaze at me. They call me a slut, say “Hey baby”, tell me I look good. I didn’t ask for this! They project their desires onto me and it’s not about carnal knowledge. Power over my sex and my gender they take my power from me when they yell at me from their car or cat call as I ride my bike. They don’t know me or how I identify. Cat call! They call me a slut, say “Hey baby”, tell me I look good. They yell at me from their car or cat call as I ride my bike.
Notes:
Street harassment is inexcusable. People who cat call are entirely selfish in their motivations. We gain absolutely no empowerment from being yelled at on the street. I don’t care if its intended as compliment or insult, it comes from a position of privilege. When you are yelled at, yell back. Fight back!
