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Introduction to Street
Harassment
Street harassment is a form of sexual harassment that
consists of unwanted comments, wolf-whistlings, "catcalling",
and other actions by strangers in public areas.
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Research Objectives &
Methodology
The study was conducted to determine the
factors of street harassment influencing the
rights and freedom of women’s in Pakistan.
Research was conducted in form of
Questionnaire.
Sample size was 25.
Each consists of 18
questions.
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Data Analysis and Interpretation
1. What do you understand by 'Street street
harassment'?
Light hearted flirtation with strangers in
public space. (28%)
Any means employed to get a woman's
attention in the public space. (20%)
Any undesirable behavior which makes
women uncomfortable. (40%)
Asserting power by intruding into
someone's private territory. (12%)
Other (please specify). (0%)
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3. I can say that on an average, out of every 10 visits
to a public place, I have experienced / witnessed
harassment, in some form or the other !
On more than 5 occasions.
(24%)
On about 4 - 5 occasions, I
think. (20%)
On about 2 - 3 occasions, I
think. (36%)
On 1 occasion, may
be..(16%)
Not even once. (4%)
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4. Where in your city are acts of sexual street
harassment more prevalent?
Generally, in Public Transport.
(20%)
Generally, on a road or street.
(12%)
Generally, in busy markets.
(52%)
Almost, in every public space.
(12%)
Not prevalent in my city.
(4%)
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5. Do you think Sexual Street Harassment/ Eve
Teasing is a matter of Concern?
Not a serious problem.
(20%)
I am not sure. (32%)
Yes, it concerns me
(I think about it). (24%)
Yes, it concerns me very
deeply. (24%)
10. M.A.K6. Please rate the following situations of harassment/
eve teasing, as common and rare according to your
knowledge/ experience.
Staring/ Leering
Following/ Stalking
Whistling
Touching/ Groping
Passing lewd / sexually explicit
remarks about looks/body
Singing Song
Kissing Sound/ Action
Winking
Pinching/ Poking
Snicker/ Laugh Disrespectfully
Pushing against you in public
transport/ Rubbing body
Other (please specify)
Interpretation
All the situations shows following
results…
1. 35% of females were in favor of
rare.
2. 30% said its common.
3. 35% respond that it is very
common practice
11. M.A.K7. Please rate the following situations of
harassment/ eve teasing, in terms of severity as
felt by you.
Interpretation
All the situations given in previous
table shows following results…
1. 52% of females were in favor of
low severity.
2. 33% says it is happens
moderately.
3. 15% says they are highly affected
by street harassment .
12. M.A.K8. On an average in a 6 month period, how many times
do you face/ witness incidents, categorized as 'High' (on
severity) by you in the above question ?
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11. At a broader level, why do incidents of
Sexual Street Harassment occur in society?
The Police is inefficient in ensuring
safe environment. (32%)
No stringent punishment to deter the
culprits. (44%)
Public Apathy - The victim
gets/expects no help from the
surrounding people. (16%)
Women dress inappropriately. (8%)
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12. How does an incident of Sexual Street
Harassment make you feel?
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13. What is the reaction of your family
members towards street harassment?
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14. Do you feel the need to be chaperoned when
you go out of you home?
o Yes I always feel the need
to be escorted (12%)
o Yes I sometimes feel the
need to be escorted (28%)
o I do not think so, I have
learnt to ignore the street
harassers (60%)
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