My PSA on sexual harrassment made the school newspaper!

 Hi guys I been reading this blog for about 1-2 years I have been a feminist since I was 9 (I’m 19 now) and I wrote this article (More of a p.s.a) to encourage girls to report sexual harassment. and it got published in the school newspaper! So here your go!

 Decency by me

While a few of our male classmates thinks it’s “funny” to touch or  punch us,  it really is not I.   I believe that we females say now that a good percentage of these boys  will not stop.  Some boys think it’s funny to touch us and grab us by the butt or make  to call us ho, b—-  to us.   I’m glad I live in state where were my rights as an individual are respected, but but I sadly see that some of my classmates (mostly male) believe it their right to touch, grope, say lewd things to their fellow classmates.  Fortunately I see some victims fight back telling them to back off or even kicking them. They do the right thing fighting back, but unfortunately I see some of my classmate do not fight back, and it’s not because they are enjoying it.  Some think they are not able to fight back due to physical strength and/or they are afraid to make a scene.    I understand it’s hard; I’ve been through it. But you didn’t ask to have some classmates grope you or to pinch you or call you a lesbian if they don’t date you.  It’s not your fault.    The fact is that it is called sexual harassment and not only is it wrong, it’s illegal.  According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission it Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 .   Sexual harassment is an umbrella term and can be any unwanted and  unwelcome behavior, or attention, of a sexual nature that interferes with your life.  Sexual advances, forced sexual activity, statements about sexual orientation or sexuality, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature all constitute sexual harassment according sexual harassment support.
I understand a lot of girls have problems saying "no," but it’s your body and no one is allowed to touch it without  your permission.   Speak out  not only for your sake but for the sake of others who may lack  the courage to speak out .  Keep in mind there is a law against it, so the law is on your side.  I know it’s scary, say "no" or "stop", say no be assertive.   Tell  the person who is hurting yout to stop, sometimes that may work.   Fortunately we have the Wellness Center to help you or, possibly, talk to ( and I know this sounds like a  cliché) an adult or a friend .   As for the boys who think is funny to do such things, do society a favor, stop it.   If you don’t stop it, someone else will make you stop it.  Women are not toys and when they say "no" you should listen.    Do not think you can pass through life treating people like property.  Granted, American pop culture is misogynistic, but please do yourself and  the human race a favor and behave like a decent human being.  I do not want to change the way I do things just to avoid someone who believes they have rights over me.