That depends on what you consider sexual harassment.
You most likely have your own definition of what you think that is, so for you something as simple as someone smiling and saying hi to you is "sexual harassment".
Plus, why asking that question in a way that implies that only men are the ones doing the sexual harassing?
I've been catcalled and harassed in mid-winter up north. I had nothing but my eyes showing - hat on, scarf over my face, a long coat, and boots. So I don't think clothing has a whole lot to do with it.
No, I feel that women should be able to wear what they want and not get harassed by men. I am so sick of men who are rude and disrespectful to women just for the way that person dress or looks, its wrong and not right.
Mentality- 85% Clothing- 15%. So it comes down to mentality but not entirely. Why? Let me give you an example. Attractive girls get hit on more than unattractive ones. Why? Because they are attractive, and not because of the mentality of boys. Lol.
Mentality. Sexual harassment occurs with all sorts of clothing. My best friend gets catcalled all the time, even though she only ever wears t-shirts and jeans, just because she happens to have big breasts (which is out of her control).
I've never been one to dress provocatively, but I got cat called all the time when I used to live and work downtown. Now that most of my walking around is in the burbs I don't find it happens much anymore. Don't miss it!!
It is completely 100% due to the ignorance of the men (or women) doing it. If you have any intelligence, or self control, it doesn't matter if the woman is naked. Although that would be awesome.
"If lesbians can control themselves around a short skirt, then it isn't the clothing thats the problem"
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Both and neither. Sometimes it's the mentality of women too, some of us will take a genuine compliment as harassment.
Most of the time someone dresses to get attention and then gets more attention than they bargained for. Which is wrong on the part of the Man, but the woman also has to take some responsibility.
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Sexual harassment is a crime in most places and is the result of mentality which is at the root of the behavior. Also, what is considered "provocative clothing" to one person is not to another. This is also the result of mentality. Not everyone is attracted to the same thing. Also, I am a guy, and I am conscious of how I dress in certain situations. The reality is that all genders are judged on some level by how they dress and under what circumstances. That's just a hard reality.
Both, not all guys catcall but the ones who do definitely tend to do it as a response to someone wearing something provocative or just being really hot.
Honestly I've been catcalled with nothing but my eyes showing - I was kind of surprised I could even be identified as female. I think a lot of guys do it to show off or boost their own egos, not necessarily much to do with women.
In my experience I got catcalled more when I was dressed nice more than based on how much skin was showing. Like if I was in skinny jeans and a tank top I'd get less than if I was wearing a nice business skirt and blouse with my hair and makeup done.
it depends on the thinking of how we see that and in what mood we are in. and that's a bad thing and should be improved. if we boys go out wearing a vest and a short then I haven't seen a single girl teasing us or even cared about what we have wore. it all comes out to be a animal nature of us men inside especially those who can't overcome the animal insode. l
it's not as simple as that. Mentality of the society changes in each area. A lot of heads would turn at an off the shoulder top in Aurangabad than in Pune. Case in point being harassment cases in Europe on NYE. I have known guys lustily oogling at girls in salwar kameez and also guys acting normal with girls wearing revealing dresses. it comes down to individual character and values. For masses, it comes down to gender ratio presence. And culture/mindset promoted by the entertainment media.
A Round of Applause for the 22 guys who voted for clothing! Kudos guys! You have been awarded the Prestigious Retarded awards for backwards mentality and SizeMatters award for your small... Brain!
It's both. Some guys are taught to be that way, and some go ape when they see half naked chicks. But let's not kid ourselves. You don't have to be half naked to get harassed. I know from experience.
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That depends on what you consider sexual harassment.
You most likely have your own definition of what you think that is, so for you something as simple as someone smiling and saying hi to you is "sexual harassment".
Plus, why asking that question in a way that implies that only men are the ones doing the sexual harassing?
I've been catcalled and harassed in mid-winter up north. I had nothing but my eyes showing - hat on, scarf over my face, a long coat, and boots. So I don't think clothing has a whole lot to do with it.
No, I feel that women should be able to wear what they want and not get harassed by men. I am so sick of men who are rude and disrespectful to women just for the way that person dress or looks, its wrong and not right.
A girl wearing revealing clothing doesn't cause a guy to be an asshole. He's already an asshole if he harasses a girl on the streets.
Is a rich guy who shows off his trinkets getting robbed the fault of him showing off his trinkets or the mentality of thieves?
Mentality- 85%
Clothing- 15%.
So it comes down to mentality but not entirely. Why? Let me give you an example.
Attractive girls get hit on more than unattractive ones. Why? Because they are attractive, and not because of the mentality of boys. Lol.
It's the mentality of harassers, not men. I've been harassed in the streets by women. Y'all are guilty too.
I think you need to have more options... as it's a combination of both. I think it's close to 50/50.
The only reason to where provocative clothes it to get attention... regardless of what feminists say.
Mentality. Sexual harassment occurs with all sorts of clothing. My best friend gets catcalled all the time, even though she only ever wears t-shirts and jeans, just because she happens to have big breasts (which is out of her control).
I've never been one to dress provocatively, but I got cat called all the time when I used to live and work downtown. Now that most of my walking around is in the burbs I don't find it happens much anymore. Don't miss it!!
Fuck even I got cat called by a group of teenage boys AND I'M A DUDE WHO WAS READING A FREAKING BOOK
It is completely 100% due to the ignorance of the men (or women) doing it. If you have any intelligence, or self control, it doesn't matter if the woman is naked. Although that would be awesome.
So for some reason my phone voted for me.
Its the mentality.
I found a quote ages ago
"If lesbians can control themselves around a short skirt, then it isn't the clothing thats the problem"
Both and neither. Sometimes it's the mentality of women too, some of us will take a genuine compliment as harassment.
Most of the time someone dresses to get attention and then gets more attention than they bargained for. Which is wrong on the part of the Man, but the woman also has to take some responsibility.
Sexual harassment is a crime in most places and is the result of mentality which is at the root of the behavior. Also, what is considered "provocative clothing" to one person is not to another. This is also the result of mentality. Not everyone is attracted to the same thing. Also, I am a guy, and I am conscious of how I dress in certain situations. The reality is that all genders are judged on some level by how they dress and under what circumstances. That's just a hard reality.
Its a tort
At least in the U. S., a lot of sexual harassment isn't a crime. It's perfectly legal to, say, shout crude things out your car window.
Both, not all guys catcall but the ones who do definitely tend to do it as a response to someone wearing something provocative or just being really hot.
Honestly I've been catcalled with nothing but my eyes showing - I was kind of surprised I could even be identified as female. I think a lot of guys do it to show off or boost their own egos, not necessarily much to do with women.
@SunsetStar I mean yeah it's possible but most times I notice cat calling it's drunk guys yelling shit to girls in skimpy outfits.
In my experience I got catcalled more when I was dressed nice more than based on how much skin was showing. Like if I was in skinny jeans and a tank top I'd get less than if I was wearing a nice business skirt and blouse with my hair and makeup done.
it depends on the thinking of how we see that and in what mood we are in. and that's a bad thing and should be improved. if we boys go out wearing a vest and a short then I haven't seen a single girl teasing us or even cared about what we have wore. it all comes out to be a animal nature of us men inside especially those who can't overcome the animal insode. l
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it's not as simple as that. Mentality of the society changes in each area. A lot of heads would turn at an off the shoulder top in Aurangabad than in Pune. Case in point being harassment cases in Europe on NYE. I have known guys lustily oogling at girls in salwar kameez and also guys acting normal with girls wearing revealing dresses. it comes down to individual character and values. For masses, it comes down to gender ratio presence. And culture/mindset promoted by the entertainment media.
A Round of Applause for the 22 guys who voted for clothing! Kudos guys! You have been awarded the Prestigious Retarded awards for backwards mentality and SizeMatters award for your small... Brain!
It's both. Some guys are taught to be that way, and some go ape when they see half naked chicks. But let's not kid ourselves. You don't have to be half naked to get harassed. I know from experience.