Men also get sexually harassed

As most of us know, there has been growing attention in the media about women, in Windsor and abroad, coming forward with allegations toward men that range from sexual harassment to sexual assault.

I applaud those women for coming forward and sending the message to men and society that they will not tolerate such behaviours.

However, I think it’s unfortunate that more men have not come forward with allegations against women. There are females who have sexually harassed, even sexually assaulted, males of all ages.

Why don’t we hear about those scenarios more often? I think it has to do with gender-biased views pertaining to the subject.

Look no further than most ad campaigns around Windsor, which only describe scenarios where men victimize females or transgender individuals.

This can be polarizing and can indirectly convey that men are not on the receiving end of such treatment from women. Well, I can say otherwise, and it happens here in Windsor.

I’ve witnessed or know of situations where females have drugged and sexually assaulted males at university student parties, uttered sexual comments about male co-workers, inappropriately touched unsuspecting males without their consent or been on the prowl for the next male at the bar to seduce and use.

Certain extreme or radicalized feminists, and other people with one-sided views, are often the last to acknowledge these things occur. They don’t want male victims stealing their thunder.

Due to such gender-biased views, men often feel unwelcome to come forward with allegations against females. Instead, they needlessly suffer in silence. There are many of them out there, and they need our support and encouragement.

Would female participants in sexual violence protest rallies like Windsor’s Take Back the Night also cheer from the sidelines if males held a similar event?

I would hope so.

Mike Horoky Jr., Windsor