Posted: Jul 06, 2011 10:06 am
Charlou wrote:
She's coming from a presumption of sexualisation, therefore fear, just because he ("elevator guy") is male, so isn't the sexism on her part?
I got the impression she came from the presumption of sexualisation, therefore fear, because this person asked her out on a date.
I don't consider what Elevator Guy did sexist. What I consider sexist is telling women they're being hysterical and that they need to "grow a pair" instead of modifying a behaviour that makes a lot of women feel uncomfortable with pretty good reason. Sexual harrassment and assault against women by men is extremely prevalent.
And "community" ... what does that mean in this context?
Community of people who share a lack of religious faith - those who are targetted as potential attendees of events such as Global Atheist or AAI conventions.