Why I Don't Believe Catcalling is Such a Big Deal

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Why I Don't Believe Catcalling is Such a Big Deal

First let me say that this take is not really meant for women, no matter what facts or statistics I post, I will always be wrong arguing with a woman. Nothing I say will get through to them so this isn't really for them to read, males understand.

If you're a woman and you aren't ignorant & can actually comprehend what I'm saying, then this take is for you.

Why I Don't Believe Catcalling is Such a Big Deal

Women do it too.

Most women just love to play victim, they are the most innocent little creatures that walked the planet right? Men are just these bad thugs that are sent from hell right? I have a question, how many of you reading this take right now can honestly say you've never checked someone out & have thought sexual things about them? ...

Exactly, none of you.

The only difference between some men & women when it comes to catcalling is

women catcall, but they say it to themselves. Women complain about how men see women & the first thing they notice is her boobs or her ass when they do the exact same thing. Women notice big breasts just like men do, when women see big breast they might think "Gosh, those are big." Men do the exact same thing, the only difference is they say it aloud.

It is normal to notice things like this & have an opinion. The only thing I would blame men for is saying these things aloud, men need to learn how to keep these comments to themselves, but you CANNOT blame a man for catcalling when women do the same thing.

I have personally first hand experienced older women catcalling younger men on multiple occasions.

even my own mom. When my mom or my aunt see a younger man, they'll both catcall the man just like men do with other women. They mostly catcall in the car so the men can't really hear them, but there have been times where my mom has actually catcalled younger men right to their face.

Why I Don't Believe Catcalling is Such a Big Deal

They're compliments

I know 100% of women will say these aren't compliments or they're disrespectful compliments.

That may be true, but at the end of the day, these men aren't causing you any harm by catcalling.

When a man catcalls, they are literally just complimenting you. If these men who catcall stay in your mind for any longer than 5 minutes, you are the one with a problem.

It would be different if they were threatening, or insulting you, but they're just compliments. When a man catcalls you, he is not meaning for it to be disrespectful. Most of the time when men catcall, they don't even realize they're saying it out loud. Personally I'm not attracted enough to women to catcall them, but I've seen people who were very attractive & sometimes these things just slip out. It's completely normal.

Why I Don't Believe Catcalling is Such a Big Deal

Toughen up.

How can you honestly call yourself a woman if these types of people or comments upset you? I can understand girls below the age of 20 being intimidated by these types of comments because honestly they're still children. If you consider yourself a grown woman & let people like this bother you, don't. You are a not a grown woman. Grown women will ignore people like this & will not let people like this get to them at all.

When men catcall you, they say it aloud for a reason, the reason being is that they want your attention. They want you to notice, that they notice you. You have to speak up and let men know not to come at you that way. Make it known that catcalling is not a way to get a woman's attention.

Honestly though it's been working, catcalling is one of the most talked about topics in today's society, so obviously they have your attention. Don't pay them any attention so they learn, that catcalling isn't the right way.

I know 90% of you who comment will try & insult me, but before you do, I should let you know a couple of things first. Do not blame me for catcalling, I do not catcall. I am an introvert, I stay in my house & mind my own business, I do not associate myself with women nor do I associate myself with other men. I am family oriented, & I stay to my family. I have never catcalled a woman & I have no interest in doing so. Now you may proceed on your attempts to insult me, any other comments will be appreciated.

Why I Don't Believe Catcalling is Such a Big Deal
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