All Aboard the P (for Patriarchy) Train | Mickey Z.

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Mickey Z. -- World News Trust

July 1, 2015

Trigger Warning: Discussion of sexual harassment and assault.

MTA New York City Transit recently teamed with those progressive folks at the NYPD to produce “ad cards” entitled “Sexual Harassment is a Crime in the Subway, too.”

The advice (sic) they offer falls into three categories:

--Protect yourself in the subway
--Protect yourself when walking
--Follow your instincts

In case you're wondering, this category is no where to be found: MEN: DON'T SEXUALLY HARASS IN THE SUBWAY OR WHEN WALKING OR ANYWHERE. EVER.

Actual MTA suggestion: “If you think you are being touched, but are not sure—assume you ARE being touched, and move.”

Non-existent MTA suggestion: "MEN: If you're thinking about touching someone, don't do it. EVER. Always keep your hands, your body, your comments, and your gaze to yourself."

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http://worldnewstrust.com/all-aboard-the-p-for-patriarchy-train-mickey-z

[MisterP]

1. since when do harassers *obey signs*?

pretending what they do is all some *big miscommunication* disgusts me

[FrodosPet]

2. There are a lot of things people SHOULD do

Refraining from sexual harassment and assault is definitely one of the top things on that list.

But the practical reality of life is that people don't always do what they SHOULD do. The wisest course in life is to expect people to do what they shouldn't, and be pleasantly surprised when they do the right thing.