Sunday, March 12, 2017

No to Eve teasing!

Visual Aid 2.1.10: No to Eve teasing!

Eve teasing: public harassment or molestation directed at a woman
Can be verbal:
·        Lure remarks
·        Mobile phone calls
·        Rumours
Can be non-verbal:
·        Demeaning looks
·        Whistling
·        Displaying
·        Inappropriate movements
Can be verbal and physical:
·        Intimidating behaviour
·        Unwanted physical contact
·        Following, stalking

Who are the teasers?
·        Eve teasers are usually men on the streets or in public places, it could be men from any age group.
Where does it happen?
·        Buses
·        Markets
·        School/colleges/universities
·        Public spaces
90% of Bangladesh’s girls and women are affected by eve teasing and sexual harassment.
Sexual Harassment, including eve teasing, is against the law and religious believes.

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