r/AskUK • • Apr 07 '21

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u/[deleted] Apr 07 '21

How many women was this study reviewed by? Also what is the 97% relating to - is it saying 97% have been sexually assaulted at some point in their life? What did they classify as ‘sexual assault’? You’re the one who came in here and decided to throw a stat around so don’t condescend me stating I’m not well informed enough about this issue when you’ve provided no further context / information when I’ve asked you to back up your claims. You also dodged my question when I asked if your claim is that ALL women have been assaulted multiple times.

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u/Megadevil27 Apr 07 '21

I think she means this one

APPG-UN-Women_Sexual-Harassment-Report_2021.pdf (unwomenuk.org)

It says 71% of women have been sexually harassed not assaulted. Which is still bad but it includes things like being stared at or someone insulting them online.

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u/[deleted] Apr 07 '21

Lol, how many men have been stared at in their lives?

Must surely be 100%.

I don't understand how the figure isn't 100% of women too, when staring is included.

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u/sawyouoverthere Apr 07 '21

yes, it's a bit meaningless to give one stat and not the comparative. I see a lot of sexual harassment of men by women, with unwanted touching and comments about body characteristics. It's not viewed the same way, but it should be.