'Get your arse out, mate': we turn the tables on everyday sexism

[boston bean]

What would it be like if men had to experience the sexist situations that women are subjected to on a daily basis? The Guardian’s Leah Green made a short film, drawing on tweets from the @EverydaySexism Twitter account, about what that might look like. Green didn’t make this stuff up — all scenes in her film are based on real encounters women have reported to @EverydaySexism, and the whole film was made with hidden cameras.

“Never, ever, have I heard of a woman being surprised when, for example, she is honked at by a male driver,” writes Green. “Scared, perhaps; embarrassed, almost definitely. Women have grown to expect sexual aggression and thus it becomes normalized. By turning the tables we can look at harassment with fresh eyes.” The men’s disbelief mirrors the disbelief we all should still feel when such acts of everyday sexism happen to women; their surprise reminds us this should not be taken as a compliment, or brushed off, or tolerated.”

http://www.bustle.com/articles/20783-the-guardian-turns-the-tables-on-everyday-sexism-in-a-thought-provoking-new-video

[pipoman]

1. This goes somewhat to almost all women's

Reluctance to make eye contact with men in public. Most women determine a man peripherally, then avoid eye contact. The look isn't enough to recognize if they know the man. Prior to my current position, in all my previous jobs, I didn't know that many people outside of the few I worked with. This has become very obvious to me in the last few years because I now know hundreds (probably thousands) of people as my current job has made me a very public person. When I go to the grocery store I find myself always having to engage women I know who are shopping alone. Once I say something and they look at me they often say something like, 'I was so engrossed in my shopping I didn't see you'. This isn't confined to an age group either, old and young alike. It is less prevalent when I am with my wife or another female.

Now I know why because I see how some men flirt, ogle, and eye any woman who makes eye contact with them. .it can be uncomfortable for me when I see this, it must be demeaning and uncomfortable for the woman who is subject to this type of unwelcome attention.

[CrispyQ]

2. "You can't talk to us like that!"

That was great. Loved where she was standing at the railing just staring at the man. How many times has that happened? You try to ignore them & enjoy the scenery, but you can feel their eyes on you.

[ismnotwasm]

3. I saw this, but didn't watch the full thing

It didn't think she'd be able to turn the tables so well-- thanks

[redqueen]

4. I hope I don't forget to watch this later.

Thanks for posting it.

[seabeyond]

5. me, too. and i will remind you later, lol. i want to watch too, not now. doing other stuff. nt