samedi 22 avril 2017

Home » » The Surprising Reason a Men's-Only "Penis Seat" Was Installed on This Subway

The Surprising Reason a Men's-Only "Penis Seat" Was Installed on This Subway

By  19:15  No comments

A polarizing social experiment in Mexico City has triggered a larger conversation about sexual harassment on public transportation. In conjunction with the local government, UN Women installed a graphic seat molded in the shape of a male torso - penis included - on one of the city's busiest trains. A sign above the seat indicates that it is exclusively for men, and another sign on the floor states, "It is annoying to travel this way, but not compared to the sexual violence women suffer in their daily commutes."

In a video about the experiment, passengers - who appear to be paid actors - are shown having mixed reactions. Some laugh at the sight of the seat or take pictures, while others appear disgusted and deeply inconvenienced.

Much like the passengers in the video, people online have also expressed varied opinions on the viral PSA. While it has gotten people talking, some people felt as though the campaign makes light of sexual harassment. Others wondered how effective it would really be at preventing future incidents. Read some reactions ahead and search the hashtag #NoEsDeHombres for more.



Related Posts:

0 comments:

Enregistrer un commentaire