In simple terms, staring heightens threat perception; the reason - TopicsExpress

Satyen K. Bordoloi

In simple terms, staring heightens threat perception; the reason why you are advised not to directly stare at a wild animals. Because staring is a show of power. When you stare, you dare. A man staring at a woman in public is an affirmation of his power over the woman. For the man it is an instant ego booster, an energy drink. Whatever might be his position at office or home - he might be a peon trampled upon by everyone or a powerful businessman without ‘control’ over his wife - but in public, before a woman, he becomes THE MAN once again. He knows that a patriarchal society gives him that kind of power over women allowing him to subjugate her by his mere stare. The question of women’s safety in public is the question of men who stare at women like they were meat ready for consumption. Dismantling this offensive stare can be the first step in making India safe for women. Men who do not stare do not plan attacks. sify/news/how-to-visually-rape-a-woman-the-indian-way-news-national-pbxl6Ifjcgajg.html

Posted on: Fri, 23 Jan 2015 10:49:28 +0000

In simple terms, staring heightens threat perception; the reason - TopicsExpress

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