By Joseph Mayton
CAIRO – Egyptian women are galvanizing themselves to fight back against sexual harassment after failing to convince their government to act. A movement to eradicate one of Egypt's most enduring social problems has begun following a shocking mob style attack against dozens of women around a cinema in downtown Cairo in 2006.
Clearly, a change has occurred in the attitudes of women -- both Egyptian and foreign. No longer accepting to take the abuse quietly, they have begun to speak out about their own daily experiences of harassment.
Verbal sexual abuse, inappropriate staring, groping, and even violence, are becoming commonplace on Egypt's busy streets, as reported by nearly all women. Read more ...
CAIRO – Egyptian women are galvanizing themselves to fight back against sexual harassment after failing to convince their government to act. A movement to eradicate one of Egypt's most enduring social problems has begun following a shocking mob style attack against dozens of women around a cinema in downtown Cairo in 2006.
Clearly, a change has occurred in the attitudes of women -- both Egyptian and foreign. No longer accepting to take the abuse quietly, they have begun to speak out about their own daily experiences of harassment.
Verbal sexual abuse, inappropriate staring, groping, and even violence, are becoming commonplace on Egypt's busy streets, as reported by nearly all women. Read more ...
Source: Middle East Times
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