Bhakti Paun Sharma
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Written By: Bhakti Paun Sharma | Published : September 2, 2015 3:32 PM IST
Is a stranger trying to strike a conversation or passing remarks harassment? Or is depriving women of their rights and opportunity to voice their opinion harassment? Do you consider a brawl or argument on the road, where both the man and woman are involved in the conflict equally harassment? It's time you stop and think what the word actually means.
Are women suffering harassment silently? Harassment could be mental or physical, but it certainly has nothing to do with someone accidentally hitting you with a car or an acquaintance not leaving you alone at a party. Women need to draw a line and understand the gravity of the issue. If you start terming every conflict with a man as harassment, it will do more damage than good. This video encompasses the views of everyday women and their opinion and thoughts on harassment. Read: Sexual harassment at workplace - know your rights.
If you are harassed, speak up and fight against it. But do not deprive the women who are actually suffering from harassment from the right to justice by making a joke out of the word harassment and using it for small incidents that happen daily. You can try these self-defense tricks and tips to protect yourself.
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