Compliance

In a newly announced policy, the Australian Greens want to make catcalling and harassment of women in public places illegal. Violence and intimidation of women in public places is a serious problem, but I am not convinced that heavy handed legislation to regulate and micromanage the behaviour of citizens is the solution.

It should start in the home. Parents, especially fathers, are supposed to set an example to their sons of how to respect women. The average Australian male is more switched on than what the Greens give them credit for. We are more than capable of self examination and self assessment. It starts with asking yourself the question, "would I want my mother, partner, or sister to be treated like that?"

If boys don't have their fathers, then other relatives such as a grandfather or uncle should be setting them an example. Outside of the family unit, I would also rather see male school teachers, community leaders, sports coaches, or peer networks be more proactive in this area, and acting on their own initiative, without government intervention.

https://10daily.com.au/news/politics/a190429trebc/greens-want-to-outlaw-catcalling-of-women-on-australian-streets-20190429