“I learned early how to smile and nod even when the situation was unpleasant for me. I didn’t know any alternative. I hadn’t been taught I could end an interaction if I didn’t like it; that it was okay to be impolite to people who were making me uncomfortable.”
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Stop Telling Women to Smile: Stories of Street Harassment and How We're Taking Back Our Power
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Tatyana Fazlalizadeh
Tatyana Fazlalizadeh is an active contemporary artist known for her distinctive street art works. Her art often focuses on female imagery, exploring themes of gender, identity, and power. more
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