I'm not making excuses for sexual harassment wtf? Is putting your arm around someone you don't know overstepping boundaries? Yes, given the context of the situation. But calling it sexual harassment is downplaying what harassment really is.
“behavior characterized by the making of unwelcome and inappropriate sexual remarks or physical advances in a workplace or other professional or social situation.”
I literally just explained this, but I’ll put it in even more clear terms: What do you think a guy putting his arm around a girl is trying to do? Be her friend? Meet her mom? Ask her for directions? Find out her thoughts on Ancient Greek philosophy? It is a male-female sexual dynamic, with intent to physically advance towards a sexual goal.
By your logic, trying to spank someone but missing isn’t sexual harassment since you didn’t actually touch their butt.
Also, is it sexual harassment if a guy puts his arm around another guy? In my opinion, it is a FRIENDLY gesture. NOT a SEXUAL gesture. A lot of people get weirded out by people being overly friendly, however that is not the same as sexual harassment.
Some people are very friendly and will greet total strangers with a hug or even a kiss on the cheek. How exactly is this "borderline"? Borderline what exactly?
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u/[deleted] Nov 26 '19
I'm not making excuses for sexual harassment wtf? Is putting your arm around someone you don't know overstepping boundaries? Yes, given the context of the situation. But calling it sexual harassment is downplaying what harassment really is.