The two readings on sexual harassment really interested me because I have personally seen and experienced this in my work place. Both Baker and Valenti pointed out that the civil rights and labor movements provoked the sexual harassment movement. Being sexually harassed comes in many different forms and is not by any means just physical contact. A mere gesture or look can send a woman the wrong message. In my work place, there are a couple guys who definitely do not know when to draw the line. For example, they will grab towels and whip us girls in the butt with it. At first it was funny, but after a while it gets annoying and offensive because. However one girl actually enjoys the attention and urges the boys to do it some more. I think that not all sexual harassment is caused or provoked by the men, but by the women. Women often send the wrong message to men and open that passageway for a man to harass them, especially physically. She comes to work with a low cut shirt and short shorts, and every single night the boys are drawn to whip her with the towels more than others. I think she does this on purpose. However if it is a guy who she thinks is unattractive, then she complains and tells him to stop. If women want to stop being harassed, then they need to not be so vulnerable. Yes, a lot of harassment is provoked by men and is uncalled for, but neither of the readings focused on how women portray themselves. I believe that is women were to have more pride and respect for themselves, and then they would be able to stand up and take a stronger stand against harassment.
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