Shagufe Hossain-Founder, Leaping Boundaries
This isn’t something that just happens to me or has just happened once. When we (women) walk down the street, getting leered at is very common…
I used to get uncomfortable. I used to pull my dupatta (long scarf) a little bit more so that I am well-covered. I used to hide behind my friend or if I was alone, hide behind whatever I hide behind.
I’ve started to do things differently now. Now when someone stares at me, I STARE BACK. Usually, after a couple of minutes, he looks away. The thing is, you have to show him you’re not intimidated. Because, that’s all he’s trying to do. The high he gets is from power, not desire.
So you have to take that power away from him.