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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm almost 50yo and a lifelong feminist, but honestly I think the current conversation about harassment is exhibiting a dangerous tendency to universalize some very very awful behavior. Yes, there are some abusive men in the workplace, but -- as someone who has worked in academia, the public sector, and the private sector (as well as lots of less glamorous jobs growing up as a waitress and a temp office worker through grad school) I don't believe that sexual harassment is ubiquitous. I have never experienced it myself; just the opposite, I've had a series of decent male bosses and colleagues who've helped me make a great career. I've experienced plenty of sexism and other negative impacts related to being a female in a male-dominated profession, but not sexual harassment.

I don't question anyone else's experience, but I have a lot of friends and female colleagues who are all over social media insisting that sexual harassment ala Charlie Rose and the rest happens to everyone. I don't think that's accurate, and I think the public debate needs to modulate a bit to acknowledge that many (perhaps even most) men in the workplace are decent and respectful.[/quote]

Do you present as male? I'm only half serious. It is difficult to believe a woman can reach 50 years of age and never experienced harassment. Perhaps you can let the rest of us wonen and our young female relatives know your secret to privacy and personal safety while moving about the world. You'll be rich![/quote]

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