This week, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was accosted by Rep. Ted Yoho on the Capitol Hill steps. Yoho told Ocasio-Cortez she was "out of her freaking mind" and called her a "f*cking b*tch" and "disgusting."
Yoho later addressed his comments by saying, "Having been married for 45 years with two daughters, I'm very cognizant of my language."
Ocasio-Cortez addressed Yoho's comments and his "apology" on Thursday, noting that this type of dehumanizing langugage is part of a broader culture of misogyny and harassment that women across the U.S. and the world face every single day.
The congresswoman went on to say, "But what I do have issue with is using women, 'our wives and daughters,' as shields and excuses for poor behavior ... I am someone's daughter too."
You can watch the full speech and read the transcript here (more than worth watching in full).
Know your rights. If another person did something, verbally or physically, to make you feel uncomfortable, say something or report it to HR if you feel safe to do so. This is a great resource.
Don't be complicit in harassment if you see it happening to someone you know. Step up to say "not appropriate" when necessary. If someone opens up to you about their experiences being harassed, believe them, full stop, and be there to offer appropriate support.
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