My CAN-I Thought Process!: If You Can't Slap 'Em, Snap 'Em!

May 07, 2006

If You Can't Slap 'Em, Snap 'Em!

A new movement has started in New York City to fight Street Harassment and that is "If You Can't Slap 'Em, Snap 'Em!". The concept is pretty simple if you find anybody harassing you and you are afraid of slapping them, just snap their picture by using your cell phone camera and post the pics at http://www.hollabacknyc.blogspot.com/.

Actually, HollaBackNYC is a collective comprised of men and women who believe in building communities where everyone feels comfortable, safe, and respected. Many people, particularly men, are unaware of the frequency and severity of disrespect and intimidation that numerous folks, especially women, experience in public spaces on a daily basis. HollaBackNYC aims to expose and combat street harassment as well as provide an empowering forum in this struggle.

Blank Noise Project is another initiative from India to fight Eve Teasing and Street harassment. I think Blank Noise project and other similar organizations should popularize the concept of If You Can't Slap 'Em, Snap 'Em! across India.

Posted by Ramdhan Yadav at May 7, 2006 02:12 PM Perma Link

Comments

Just take this example:
"A is a nice guy. But B hates him for some odd reason. B takes a snap of A and posts on the above site. A is sort of screwed in a new way".
The above is the precise reason why there is law of the land that needs to take its course. If there is a teasing problem, complain to local authorities.

Posted by: kishore dandu at May 8, 2006 08:47 PM

Well, nice is a relative term. Beyond that, there are always negative implications to any initiative. However, those negative implications should not hinder from starting initiatives that are beneficial in many ways. Local authorities usually do not have much time for harassment cases. If they had time and resources, there is no need for projects like BlankNoise and HollaBackNYC. The key motivation of such initiatives is to empower the victims of harassment and fight the culture. Browse through the sites and you will understand the severity of harassment.

Posted by: Ramdhan Yadav at May 9, 2006 12:02 AM

What would you do, if you are not afraid?

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May 07, 2006

If You Can't Slap 'Em, Snap 'Em!