Sony Said...

Of course it's possible for women to be victims of street harrassment, and not have a strong opinion about it. Not only is it possible, but it's completely okay. It is simply one way (out of 100s) to survive and cope with (at the very least) the threat of sexual violence. There is nothing threatening about the mundane.

And while I whole-heartedly agree that talking about sexual violence is important in taking away the stigma and shame; it's equally important to realize that it's not always the answer. It won't always make her feel better. And she doesn't have to prove her strength by blogging or talking about it.

And lastly, while I thought your post made a nice point--I am tired of the onus always being on women to take the helm in fighting this fight. Women have been talking/writing/singing/blogging/rallying about this for decades...centuries. Women have been the activits behind key legislation to increase protection for rape victims, tighten perp laws, increase shelters and support networks for survivors and countless other forms of activism. We have done our part and continue to do our part. Over 90% of these perps are men, showing off their balls largely for the sake of other men. Isn't it past due for those 99% of the male bloggers to start blogging, make some noise, raise some hell.