Catcalls. Herassment can be verbal, too
Chalk back against sexual harassment!
‘Hot ass!’ and ‘You don’t have any tits!’ are just two of an infinite number of stupid comments that girls, women and diverse-gendered people all over the world have to listen to all the time. Just like that, in public. This is called ‘catcalling’. Often, those affected are left with feelings of shame, guilt and fear: Did I do something wrong? Was it just a compliment? How can I defend myself? The ‘Chalk Back’ movement has a clear answer: no more silence or looking the other way! There are over 280 groups worldwide. Activists write the catcalls with chalk on the street – in the exact place where they happened, and also make them visible on Instagram. With this evocative nonfiction book, young people can find information on: What is a catcall? How does it differ from a compliment? How can I deal with it, during and after an incident?
- Because every woman and every girl has to face catcalls – 85% before they become of age
- An important book at the right time: sexism, racism, LGBTQIA+, etc. are realities of life and issues that are increasingly present
- With photographs, first-person accounts and illustrated infographics
Hannah Klümper
Hannah Klümper, is a sociologist with a focus on gender studies. She has been working on the topic of rape culture since 2016. Inspired by @catcallsofnyc she and three other activists founded the Berlin group that brought chalking to Germany in 2019.
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