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Topic: Advocacy - February 19 2024
Responding to Catcalling

As women athletes, sports should be a safe space. But when people make comments about our bodies and are disrespectful, they invade this space. We sat down with VIS Mentors Jessica Furlan and Anne-Marie Blaney on how to best respond to catcalling because we all deserve an equal opportunity to exercise without being catcalled.

By: Lily Grace Hester

VIS Creator™

Topic: Advocacy

February 19 2024

Have you ever received unsolicited comments or unwanted attention while practicing your sport? This frustration felt by women is universal, and excruciating. No woman should be objectified while exercising. Although we may not be able to control the comments people make, we can control how we respond, and learn how to best manage our headspace to not let the catcallers get to us. We sat down with VIS Mentors and Professional Runners Jessica Furlan and Anne-Marie Blaney to learn from their ...
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