However, once she gets on a streetcar, she feels the unwelcome stares of others, making her feel threatened and unsafe. She uses a sweater to cover herself, reflecting the idea that what a woman wears can “cause” people to make her feel uncomfortable or that it’s more acceptable to harass her because she’s dressing a certain way.

There is a phenomenon where people seem to feel more comfortable harassing others on public transit, possibly because they believe they can get away with it, as they are getting off at the next stop. This makes it easier for others to ignore the harassment, waiting it out rather than confronting it. I want to affirm that it’s okay for girls to dress in a feminine, sexual, or provocative way without fearing harassment or feeling guilty. No one should be blamed for others’ inappropriate behaviour based on what they wear.