Can Guys Get Catcalled?

25% of men and 65% of women reported having been the victims of street harassment in their lives. ... For men, the most common harassment was homophobic or transphobic slurs, followed by unwanted following, then catcalling and comments on body parts.

What is getting catcalled?

Catcalling is usually defined as a rude, derogatory or unwelcome comment, whistle, kissing sound– or maybe even a literal meow. But it's more than these passing jeers. Catcalling, also known as street harassment, limits folks' access to public space and often has a serious impact.

What does catcalling men mean?

1 : the act of shouting harassing and often sexually suggestive, threatening, or derisive comments at someone publicly Though I seldom witness catcalling or verbal harassment, I've come to understand how constant and burdensome it can be for women, especially when the words used are crude, violent, or degrading.—