The Seattle Times reports here that Mexico City has implemented multiple “ladies’ only” bus routes after complaints from women of sexual harassment by fellow bus-riders.
Ummm…why is the solution to put women on different buses, instead of implementing serious anti-harassment measures that punish the harassers? This is gender segregation in the name of “protection,” but who is it protecting?
-Bridget Crawford
I agree with you in principle, but I think Heart has an interesting response here:
http://womensspace.wordpress.com/2008/02/01/woman-only-commuter-coaches-yes/
Your post also reminded me of this post, in a good way!
http://sparklematrix.wordpress.com/2008/01/20/can-we-please-get-off-this-loop-please/