Carns describes how her friend and her arre harassed
throughout weekend by men. What I
found interesting is that she refers to it not feeling like a "safe space
for women". She mentions
things I’ve experienced countless times, almost every time I go out in the
world. And Crypticon Seattle
stepped up to the plate! They
almost immediately posted a new Code of Conduct on their website.
I was most taken back by Carns’ post because I'm just not
used to feeling safe as a woman. I
was like .... Wait. It's possible to make it safe for us?! Her words are actually causing people
to make positive changes? I am so
inspired by this.
Every time my girlfriends and I go out dancing it’s a
constant battle to keep the creeps away.
Last weekend we ended up dancing behind a roped-off area, to get some
peace of mind. I can recall a
night out a few months ago where one man in particular kept trying to dance
with us- over and over and over- no matter how many times we said “no” and/or
moved away. He, then, stopped and
starred at us down for a super long awkward time, trying to intimidate and
threaten us. It was scary….scary
that this behavior isn’t uncommon.
I have often experienced a hostile reaction when turning down a man who
wanted to dance or get my phone number.
We make jokes about it because I think we don't know what
else to do. But it's not
funny. And Anthea Carns has proven
that you can change it if you speak up!
