Mikey Kaus 'Street Hassle'

In “Street Hassle”, Mikey Kaus argues that Cynthia Grant Bowman, though her view of the subject is somewhat skewed, has brought to light a significant issue that is causing distress to countless members of the American public. Bowman became an object of ridicule for those who disagreed with her feminist outcry. Many people who oppose Bowman’s claim are the very same who hypocritically call for public order and propriety. Kaus offers three possible solutions, the first being re-education, which would likely lead to mockery rather than actual change. Giving victims of street harassment the right to sue is the second option, however he questions the practicality of this. Lastly, Kaus suggests making street harassment a misdemeanor, but concludes