From being rubbed up against to being catcalled — women across London have explained why a campaign to stop sexual harassment in the capital is desperately needed. The West End attracts all types of people thanks to its vibrant party scene, threatres and its sought-after restaurants. I try to stay cautious about where I walk. You feel you need to look behind your shoulder.
I think trying anything worthwhile [to stop it] is good. Having been a teacher there is lots that can be done by people like speaking events at school to raise awareness. Over the last year, there has been an 11 percent increase in sexual offences in the borough with a shocking 84 percent of those victims being women, according to the council.
A Westminster Council survey found that a third of women in the borough had experienced harassment on the street, and 45 percent reported feeling unsafe at night. In , the most common crimes were violence and sexual offences, which the council claim was particularly high in the West End.
But as the mother of two daughters who grew up in Central London, I understand the anxieties parents have when their children go out. For one of the women, the campaign it a step in the right direction. Any measures to stop women feeling unsafe when they walk the streets is good.
I can get the public being understanding about it but for a women to be safe in the streets, it more or less needs other people to be aware of some of those behaviours they are showing. Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Type your email…. But what should be an area of fun has become one of harassment and abuse for many women. Discover more from The Fitzrovia News Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
