Street harassment happens in smaller communities, but you're not dealing with strangers. In New York, you're dealing almost exclusively with strangers. Whistling at a girl in your gym class is different than whistling at a girl you're never going to see again. |
The class has given me a completely different perspective on everything and I often continue to think about it outside of class, unlike many of my other academic classes. Professor Boleyn-Fitzgerald is a very knowledgeable and patient man, and he gives really good advice for people that are stuck. |
We're trying to create a community where women feel safe speaking out against street harassment. I think that's been exceptionally empowering for a lot of women. |