#ShoutingBack with Coasters 1 Favorite

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Date:

Apr 18 2014

Location:

New York City

The group of NYU graduate students went to bars in Manhattan to shout back against sexual harassment and bring awareness to the Everyday Sexism project. Armed with coasters that said "#shoutingback" on them, as well as a slogan. Three different coasters with three different slogans were put on bars and tables in local watering holes. The slogans included "She ordered a drink. Not harassment.", "It's not a compliment if it makes her feel uncomfortable", and "her outfit is not an invitation for solicitation". Reactions varied from intrigue to excitement. Awareness was raised.

External sources:

http://everydaysexism.com

Posted by lvu200 on May 19 2014

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