Australian women's sense of safety has plummeted since the pandemic began. So what is the impact of harassment in the street and what steps can bystanders take?
a resource created by Women with Disabilities Victoria in conjunction with domestic violence prevention organisation Our Watch, said ableism included negative stereotyping, accepting or normalising disrespect, and discrimination of people with disabilities or controlling their decisions and limiting their independence."It's because you may look different … or because you're using a wheelchair, not be able to get away from a situation quickly.
"But the research is very, very clear that these experiences can be incredibly harmful," she said, particularly when women and LGBT people experienced such instances repeatedly. Some of those systemic issues are about attitudes, including the way young women are spoken to or about. "It's the fact that when you do intervene, it almost always leads to that person who's experiencing harassment feeling supported, and feeling that they're a little bit more safe than what they were a moment ago."
And while many wanted the perpetrators called out, she said bystanders sometimes had to be cautious to not escalate the situation.
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