Phone stalkers (arab men accuse women to be ‘weak’ are the one out of control) torment Egypt women

The crowded, bustling streets of Cairo can be an intimidating environment for women who venture out alone or even in groups.

It is well known that sexual harassment is a pervasive problem in Egypt, from touching to lewd and abusive cat calls.

But it seems there is another phenomenon that goes largely unreported, phone stalking. With the advance of modern technology a large number of women complain they receive the unwelcome and relentless attention of men they have never met.

One of our colleagues in the BBC office has had a number of phone stalkers, who call repeatedly through the day and sometimes in the middle of the night. She has given them no encouragement – but rarely do they need it.

“What’s your name?” enquired one whose mobile number has become depressingly recognisable.

“What’s your NAME?” he demanded insistently. “Hello…. Hello.”

He knows who he is talking to, because some weeks ago our colleague had engaged him in conversation, a decision she soon regretted. It was the only encouragement he needed to start pestering her with calls.

via BBC NEWS | World | Middle East | Phone stalkers torment Egypt women.

~ by yahyasheikho786 on October 31, 2009.