Exclusive: Sargun Mehta: “Women Must 200% Create A Scene When A Man Misbehaves”. We Totally Agree!
Great advice!
In an exclusive interview with Hauterrfly’s The Male Feminist, renowned actor Sargun Mehta opened up about a pressing issue that many women face daily – dealing with harassment and misbehaviour from men. Reflecting on her own experiences, Sargun Mehta emphasized the importance of why women must always speak up and create a scene when confronted with such behaviour. Keep on reading for more
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Recalling a disturbing incident from her college days, Sargun Mehta recounted an encounter where she and her best friend were walking back to their hostel. A man on a bike approached them, persistently asking Mehta to sit on his bike for several minutes. Despite her refusal, the man continued his harassment until other vehicles passed by, forcing him to leave. Sargun expressed her frustration at the situation, revealing that she had even resorted to physically pulling men off their bikes when they crossed the line. She explained that after a certain point, she felt compelled to take action, as tolerating such behaviour only emboldens perpetrators to target more women.
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Sargun’s stance resonates with many women who have experienced similar incidents of harassment and catcalling. By advocating for women to assertively confront and challenge such behaviour, Sargun emphasizes the importance of drawing boundaries and standing up for oneself in the face of harassment. She believes that remaining silent only perpetuates a cycle of abuse, potentially subjecting more women to similar mistreatment.
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The actor’s bold statement underscores the need for society to address and combat the pervasive culture of harassment and disrespect towards women. While strides have been made in raising awareness about women’s safety, incidents of harassment continue to occur, highlighting the urgency for tangible action and change.
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Sargun’s message serves as a powerful reminder that women should not be passive bystanders to harassment but should instead feel empowered to speak out and take a stand against such behaviour.
