It can be a catcall or a whistle. It can happen on public transit, walking in a busy street, during the day. Street harassment is a pervasive problem that plagues women, girls, and gender non-conforming individuals. Enduring unwanted sexual attention and not feeling safe has gotten to a point of being "normalized", with feelings of anxiety and hypervigilance when out in public.
In this excerpt from the "Violence Against Women" episode, Chess and Alex discuss their experiences with navigating street harassment and a need for change and support in eliminating violence against women.