Essay On Catcalling

The Terrifying Reality of Catcalling

Have you ever walked down the streets and heard some stranger says “Hi, miss! Pahingi naman ng number mo.” and “Wow, sexy!”? It 's a situation some find unnerving and an invasion of their space, while others ignore it or are even flattered by it.

Today, I am talking about a particular form of street harassment which is catcalling and discussing some survival strategies on this. I’m going to point out some ways on how to deal with this when you’re the one being catcalled, when you’re the one who saw someone being catcalled and things you need to know after encountering this issue. I am talking about this in front of girls who experienced or might experience this, as well as in front of boys whose sisters

First thing you should do is to tell someone about it. Talking about the incident and how it made you feel helps you gain support, give a voice to your experience, and realize you 're not alone. You can also make use of social media not just to share your experience, but to raise awareness that this thing is happening.

These are just some survival strategies we need to employ, because we all know it’s not the street harassment we’re afraid of. It’s the possibility of being groped. It’s the possibility of being violated. It’s the possibility of being raped. Catcalling is just the gateway habit that leads up to these emotionally traumatizing events. And that’s the cold, harsh truth.

The light at the end of the tunnel is small and flickering, but it’s a start. We’ve come a long way, but the fight is far from over. We can take larger steps toward battling this issue. We don’t have to do anything grand. We just need to set an example, and hold on to the hope that we inspire change to another person. We share a common responsibility; and that’s to make both men and women feel safe and comfortable. So the next time you get catcalled, or hear someone else getting catcalled, think fast: what kind of change do you want to make