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In reply to the discussion: We must define acceptable and nonacceptable touching [View all]kennetha
(3,666 posts)Right then and there.
I dont want to sound like a sexist but there is a definite gender difference here.
Guys do tend to call out other guys who cross what they perceive to be an inappropriate line.
But a certain kind of female type seems prone to excuse and explain away their own inability to stand up for themselves in the moment. But then they become all righteously angry about it years later.
Thats another part of this developing trope that I dont really get. Its one thing if were talking about a truly dangerous situation. But thats not what were dealing with here.
This is one of those, I was creeped out at the time, but didnt stand up for myself out of fear or not wanting to rock the boat or ... he was the Vice President, what was I suppose to do, complain? But here I am 5 years later (finally) standing up. Arent I brave? Arent I authentic? How dare you question my motives?