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‘Societal change that needs to happen’: What men need to know about sexual harassment

Published 19:28 19 Mar 2021 GMT

Nadine Batchelor-Hunt
‘Societal change that needs to happen’: What men need to know about sexual harassment

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Following the killing of Sarah Everard, four women talk about the issue of violence and sexual harassment towards women

The death of 33 year old Sarah Everard has sparked a national conversation about the violence and sexual harassment women face at the hands of men. Women across the UK have been sharing their experiences of misogyny, and spoken about what needs to change in Britain for women to feel more safe. Is #NotAllMen an appropriate response to the death of a young woman? Does pornography increase objectification? How can men help? JOE spoke to four women who shared their insight into the issue. Host: Jessica Davies Guests: Curator, writer and director, Aliyah Hasinah; marketing manager, Maxine Heron; and journalist and presenter, Dr Myriam François. Recommended reading: Sensuous Knowledge: A Black Feminist Approach for Everyone by Minna Salami The Transgender Issue by Shon Faye The Will to Change by Bell Hooks

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