The Big Issue

FOR TOO LONG BYSTANDERS OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT HAVE NOT BEEN HELD ACCOUNTABLE. THAT’S GOT TO CHANGE

Bad behaviour very often gets passed with a chorus of awkward laughter and turned cheeks

Last week on a night out in Soho, Central London, I was abruptly reminded of my gender when a stranger came within five inches of my face and slid his arm around me. It was an uncomfortable interaction, as it would be for anyone. What made it worse

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