Sexist Men Seem To Be At A Loss For Words After Women Make Them Explain Their Nasty Jokes And It’s The Best Comeback
Out of all the insults you could throw at a modern workplace, sadly, ‘sexist’ is still one of them. About 80% percent of women in the US report experiencing sexual harassment at work. One study even stated that 50% of women had been harassed within the last year alone.
A common form of verbal sexual abuse is the “joke”. Someone says something explicit or degrading about a colleague, and if they aren’t too embarrassed by it and do speak up, they instantly get labeled as too sensitive. You know, the high-end of comedy.
Sick and tired of these situations, author Heather Thompson Day tweeted a smart way of replying to these remarks. The best part is that her answer also forced the perpetrator to think about what they’ve said. Heather’s post has already received over 551K likes, and it has inspired women to share similar stories of stopping sexist bigots.
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Sadly, reporting sexual harassment can and often does have negative consequences for the person who brings up the complaint. One study found that 68% of sexual harassment charges filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or Fair Employment Practices Agencies between 2012 and 2016 included allegations of retaliation, and nearly as many (64%) were associated with job loss.
Having this in mind, it’s hardly surprising that many victims don’t report. It is estimated that roughly 5.1 million Americans experience sexual harassment each year, but only 27% of employees who file charges with the EEOC and continue to pursue redress, receive any benefit.
Inspired by Heather’s tweet, women started sharing similar stories of stopping sexist bigots
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Sexual harassment is NEVER right but a lot of these men in this post are doing it to young teens. That is just sick.
Men and women.
Yes, Hugo, women also overstep, but according to victim's advocate Gavin DeBecker's book THE GIFT OF FEAR, 82% of sexually harrassing speech and 94% of rape (female or male victim) are perpetrated by adult men.
@Steve: Harrassment/Rape targeting men is notoriously underreported, especially if you use a broader definition of rape than just PIV/PIA. The numbers of real male victims are way higher - or sometimes men are told to suppress their feelings when they become victims. But even with your numbers, I don't see why women (and all other kinds of gender identifications) should not be included. After all, it's not a matter of gender, it's a matter of being an asshole or not.
I know women do it too but I was replying in relation to this post which only mentioned one women as a culprit.
@Xatia L - There was the one adult female manager creep, who nicknamed the teenage girl 'jailbait' - and the girl didn't know what it meant or how disgusting it was until years later. But aside from that, all the other perpetrators were adult (mostly middle-aged and older) men harrassing very young women and teenage girls.
Which of these posts discussed female harassers?
@WillemPenn: https://en.lmgtfy.com/?q=underreporting+rape+men&iie=1
Hugo, what is (are) your sources re: underreporting?
Hugo, a search isn't a source. You made the assertion. You bear the burden of proof. I was giving you the benefit of the doubt that maybe you weren't an arrogant, self-righteous troll, but res ipsa loquitur.
@WillemPenn: If we are at the level of ad personam already, there is no point discussing with a stupid person like you. Read the first few hits on the page, there is enough information to proof it. Unless you just want to troll around.
The grandma beating the perv with her umbrella for being to disgusting to her granddaughter is fantastic! Take no prisoners!
Take no shit!
Grandparents are the best
I'm from Brazil and have seen this type of behavior from guys in buses. It's disgusting. Believe it or not, it happens to guys too.
And don't give a warning. Take action.
I know, I loved that part!
Right before I read your response, I downloaded the image w/text...for posterity,and to utilize at a future date,if an occasion arises. I was reminded of my Great grandmother's reaction to a similar situation, while we took the subway into town in 1958.
“The bus driver clapped. . .” I’ll take things that never happened for $1000, Alex.
Whenever I'm said something inappropriate, I look them deadpan in the eye without saying a word and I see them backpedaling faster than you can imagine. It helps that I naturally have a cold stare 😎
I too have a cold stare and "resting bitch face" that I've used in response to vile and sexist comments. At least in the scenarios I've been in, combined with stony silence, it makes men wilt.
I've found that my resting bitch face staves off a LOT of things. I usually get the "you should smile" thing from guys, usually as we're passing each other in a parking lot or on the street. My eyes narrow and I look them directly in the eye.....Then they get freaked out and usually scamper away.
@Sheanna Caban - LOL, that's _hilarious_!!! Gotta try that some time. I also wanna try deliberately putting on a maniacal Joker-esque smile and dancing towards them. If they freak out, I'll growl: "Why... so... serious??" ;D
I watched an intriguing Australian miniseries THE HUNTING, about high school girls being harassed by boys in realms of sexting and websites about "sexy local girls." In one scene, girls and boys are separated and asked to write down what they do every day to avoid rape. The boys were puzzled. The girls made long lists ranging from figuring out their location and escape routes, to trying to figure out where conversations are going, to how they carry their keys in case of attack, etc. It is powerful and horribly sad.
Me too, my friend.
I have crazy eyes so that might help me in these situations.
Sexual harassment is NEVER right but a lot of these men in this post are doing it to young teens. That is just sick.
Men and women.
Yes, Hugo, women also overstep, but according to victim's advocate Gavin DeBecker's book THE GIFT OF FEAR, 82% of sexually harrassing speech and 94% of rape (female or male victim) are perpetrated by adult men.
@Steve: Harrassment/Rape targeting men is notoriously underreported, especially if you use a broader definition of rape than just PIV/PIA. The numbers of real male victims are way higher - or sometimes men are told to suppress their feelings when they become victims. But even with your numbers, I don't see why women (and all other kinds of gender identifications) should not be included. After all, it's not a matter of gender, it's a matter of being an asshole or not.
I know women do it too but I was replying in relation to this post which only mentioned one women as a culprit.
@Xatia L - There was the one adult female manager creep, who nicknamed the teenage girl 'jailbait' - and the girl didn't know what it meant or how disgusting it was until years later. But aside from that, all the other perpetrators were adult (mostly middle-aged and older) men harrassing very young women and teenage girls.
Which of these posts discussed female harassers?
@WillemPenn: https://en.lmgtfy.com/?q=underreporting+rape+men&iie=1
Hugo, what is (are) your sources re: underreporting?
Hugo, a search isn't a source. You made the assertion. You bear the burden of proof. I was giving you the benefit of the doubt that maybe you weren't an arrogant, self-righteous troll, but res ipsa loquitur.
@WillemPenn: If we are at the level of ad personam already, there is no point discussing with a stupid person like you. Read the first few hits on the page, there is enough information to proof it. Unless you just want to troll around.
The grandma beating the perv with her umbrella for being to disgusting to her granddaughter is fantastic! Take no prisoners!
Take no shit!
Grandparents are the best
I'm from Brazil and have seen this type of behavior from guys in buses. It's disgusting. Believe it or not, it happens to guys too.
And don't give a warning. Take action.
I know, I loved that part!
Right before I read your response, I downloaded the image w/text...for posterity,and to utilize at a future date,if an occasion arises. I was reminded of my Great grandmother's reaction to a similar situation, while we took the subway into town in 1958.
“The bus driver clapped. . .” I’ll take things that never happened for $1000, Alex.
Whenever I'm said something inappropriate, I look them deadpan in the eye without saying a word and I see them backpedaling faster than you can imagine. It helps that I naturally have a cold stare 😎
I too have a cold stare and "resting bitch face" that I've used in response to vile and sexist comments. At least in the scenarios I've been in, combined with stony silence, it makes men wilt.
I've found that my resting bitch face staves off a LOT of things. I usually get the "you should smile" thing from guys, usually as we're passing each other in a parking lot or on the street. My eyes narrow and I look them directly in the eye.....Then they get freaked out and usually scamper away.
@Sheanna Caban - LOL, that's _hilarious_!!! Gotta try that some time. I also wanna try deliberately putting on a maniacal Joker-esque smile and dancing towards them. If they freak out, I'll growl: "Why... so... serious??" ;D
I watched an intriguing Australian miniseries THE HUNTING, about high school girls being harassed by boys in realms of sexting and websites about "sexy local girls." In one scene, girls and boys are separated and asked to write down what they do every day to avoid rape. The boys were puzzled. The girls made long lists ranging from figuring out their location and escape routes, to trying to figure out where conversations are going, to how they carry their keys in case of attack, etc. It is powerful and horribly sad.
Me too, my friend.
I have crazy eyes so that might help me in these situations.