Jameela Jamil Shares Story of Sexual Harassment Inspiring Others to do the Same
Being a woman in today’s society isn’t easy.
Dealing with constant pressure, judgment, and even harassment can make it seem impossible to navigate the world. But sometimes a woman will share her story and help us remember that we are not alone and we have the power to speak out.
On Sunday, March 24, actress Jameela Jamil went to Twitter to share her stories of a few times she has been harassed by men and how being a woman is “like existing on thin ice.” Jamil’s sharing of her experiences was unfortunately relatable for many other women who then shared their experience in response.
Was out at the shops with my friend. Man ogles me. Man then approaches me to give me his number. I explain I have a boyfriend but thank him for the offer. Man then threatens my career, saying I better remember that I rejected him. And then Shouts at me that I’m low class… 🤷🏽♀️
— Jameela Jamil (@jameelajamil) March 24, 2019
I once said no thank you to man when I was 19 and didn’t have an excuse… and he punched me in the face. After that whether or not I have a boyfriend, I say I do. Being a woman is truly, constantly scary. It’s like existing on thin ice. https://t.co/cw1BCc9XUB
— Jameela Jamil (@jameelajamil) March 24, 2019
The Good Place star then pointed out that much of the entitlement towards women stems from their inability to take rejection and that we need to teach all of our children how to deal with rejection and de-stigmatize it.
We need to teach children about rejection, so that we can change the way we see rejection as a society. We need to de stigmatize it, so that it doesn’t feel like the ground is swallowing you up when someone says no, however nicely. This would lessen their need to lash out.
— Jameela Jamil (@jameelajamil) March 24, 2019
Although these conversations may be frustrating and upsetting they are necessary conversations if we want to fight sexism and spark a cultural shift.
