Feminism Thread

**Charismatic** · 2014-11-02 15:47

Nope. No one calling saying hello, regardless of the locale, harassment is on the same page as me.

**Rhinox** · 2014-11-02 16:05

What's funny is I think bitches be lying about not wanting cat calling illegal. They just too spineless to admit it and take the heat. Otherwise what's the point of bringing it up? It's even in the goddamn mission statement of the people that released the video.

I fucking hate when the broad that cuts my hair asks how my day was or if I have any plans for the weekend or what I do for a living. It takes all my essence to not tell that bitch to mind her goddamn business. You won't see me releasing a video of 10 hours of unwanted small talk from her though no matter how much she harasses me. I suck it up.

**Salodin** · 2014-11-02 16:32

Lmao, I thought I was the only one who didn't want small talk from my barber.

**tyven** · 2014-11-02 16:34

I think only black dudes like their barbers. Barbershop is such a dope movie

**archibaldcrane** · 2014-11-02 17:21

Originally Posted by Rhinox

What's funny is I think bitches be lying about not wanting cat calling illegal. They just too spineless to admit it and take the heat. Otherwise what's the point of bringing it up? It's even in the goddamn mission statement of the people that released the video.

The mission statement is a bit more nuanced than "make catcalling illegal" - take a look. http://www.ihollaback.org/about/

**Ksandra** · 2014-11-02 17:31

Originally Posted by hey

If you go to a place where that is expected behavior, don't be surprised when it happens. He wasn't a victim of anything unless they continued bothering him after he declined.

You mean like when someone walks the streets of New York?

**Rhinox** · 2014-11-02 17:45

Originally Posted by archibaldcrane

The mission statement is a bit more nuanced than "make catcalling illegal" - take a look. http://www.ihollaback.org/about/

When we think about Hollaback!'s mission to end street harassment, the how part presents a pretty large question mark. On its website, the organization asks folks to share their stories about harassment in the hopes that these tales "will redefine safety in your community—it will inspire legislators, the police, and other authorities to take this issue seriously – to approach it with sensitivity, and to create policies that make everyone feel safe."

http://www.npr.org/blogs/codeswitch/...content=202501

I don't know bro seems kinda cut and dry to me.

Why else would you want to bring awareness to legislators and cops?

**Mazmaz** · 2014-11-02 17:49

Originally Posted by Salodin

Am I the only one who thinks it's not up to the other party to show interest? What if IM interested, and she doesn't even notice I'm there? Why is it harrassment to go up and try to conversate with her, to take a chance? If she says she's not interested or keeps on walking then whatever, but at least I tried.

Why does your desire as a man override the desire of a woman who wants to be left alone?

**notorious bum** · 2014-11-02 17:50

Originally Posted by tyven

I think only black dudes like their barbers. Barbershop is such a dope movie

I haven't had the chance to watch this yet, but I do know some (white) Brits who support this, they're serious about their cuts lol

**BaneTheBrawler** · 2014-11-02 17:59

Originally Posted by Mazmaz

Why does your desire as a man override the desire of a woman who wants to be left alone?

because we're not fucking mind-readers

**notorious bum** · 2014-11-02 18:09

Screw it, this needs to be said: Rhinox you're a bitch for being upset about small talk for a few minutes out of the day while somebody cuts your damn hair. I'm guessing she's doing a decent job if you keep going back to her to get it cut. Being a barber in this bullshit economy isn't a glamorous life. They get shitted on the same way anyone else does nowadays in the service sector. Put a damn smile on, son.

**hey** · 2014-11-02 18:56

Originally Posted by Ksandra

You mean like when someone walks the streets of New York?

lol no.

**Ksandra** · 2014-11-02 19:23

Originally Posted by notorious bum

Screw it, this needs to be said: Rhinox you're a bitch for being upset about small talk for a few minutes out of the day while somebody cuts your damn hair. I'm guessing she's doing a decent job if you keep going back to her to get it cut. Being a barber in this bullshit economy isn't a glamorous life. They get shitted on the same way anyone else does nowadays in the service sector. Put a damn smile on, son.

I think his point is that sometimes you get annoyed when people talk to you, and that's the facts of life and doesn't mean you need to take a stand against them. I get the impression from his post he has zero desire to make a public stink about barbers not keeping their mouths shut.

I even get annoyed by it, too, sometimes. When they wash my hair it feels so good (mmmmmm that scalp rub) I just wanna enjoy my 15 minutes of "spa" in peace.

But it's not that serious. I don't blame them for talking. It's just not something I prefer.

I would definitely say this goes for anyone who says "hi" when they shouldn't. (I don't apply this to catcalling at all fyi, that's a whole other level.)

**notorious bum** · 2014-11-02 19:38

I just felt strongly about that because I know barbers put up with a lot entitled morons throughout the day and that small talk is sometimes just them being polite, a way to deal with awkward silence, or as a way to cope with the repetitive nature of the job. I don't really see this situation being similar to a stranger walking up to someone and saying "hi". Barbers are providing a fairly intimate service that literally requires them to be all in your personal space. You're not obligated to talk to them, but it's only natural to expect small-talk.

**Salodin** · 2014-11-02 19:48

Originally Posted by notorious bum

Screw it, this needs to be said: Rhinox you're a bitch for being upset about small talk for a few minutes out of the day while somebody cuts your damn hair. I'm guessing she's doing a decent job if you keep going back to her to get it cut. Being a barber in this bullshit economy isn't a glamorous life. They get shitted on the same way anyone else does nowadays in the service sector. Put a damn smile on, son.

It might not be glamorous, but at least my barber is tipped generously with my twice a month patronage. I never tell him to shut up, I just humor it.

**Salodin** · 2014-11-02 19:49

Originally Posted by Mazmaz

Why does your desire as a man override the desire of a woman who wants to be left alone?

Because a little boldness might get me the woman of my dreams. Also, I'm not a mind reader.

Also, bold =/= aggressive.

**Rhinox** · 2014-11-02 19:53

Originally Posted by notorious bum

Screw it, this needs to be said: Rhinox you're a bitch for being upset about small talk for a few minutes out of the day while somebody cuts your damn hair. I'm guessing she's doing a decent job if you keep going back to her to get it cut. Being a barber in this bullshit economy isn't a glamorous life. They get shitted on the same way anyone else does nowadays in the service sector. Put a damn smile on, son.

Why does her desire as a woman wanting to chat override the desire of me as a man who wants to be left alone?

**Rhinox** · 2014-11-02 19:54

Victim blaming.

Fucking disgusting

**notorious bum** · 2014-11-02 20:06

I just elaborated on that in my previous post, chief. The woman is providing a service, touching on your head, brushing away that hidden patch of dandruff, etc. You can be cold to her if you want, next time just request a different barber you feel more comfortable with.

**Rhinox** · 2014-11-02 20:08

The doctor is providing a service when he sticks his finger in my asshole. He knows better than to ask me about the weather or weekend plans

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