Democratic Lawmaker: Women Who Wear Revealing Clothing Invite Sexual Harassment

Breitbart ^ | 12-16-2017 | Adelle Nazarian

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A female Democratic lawmaker on Wednesday reportedly said women who wear revealing clothing often create an “invitation” to sexual harassment. “I saw a member yesterday with her cleavage so deep it was down to the floor,” Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), 71, told fellow Democrats during a caucus private meeting meant to discuss sexual harassment issues, according to Politico. “And what I’ve seen … it’s really an invitation.”

Politico’s unnamed sources said, “the comments left many others in the room stunned.”

“Maybe I’ll get booed for saying this, but many companies and the military [have] a dress code,” Kaptur reportedly said. “I have been appalled at some of the dress of … members and staff. Men have to wear ties and suits.”

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[SandRat]

are you sating tha clothing syles have go back to the victorian era>

[LouieFisk]

“I’m all for putting burqa’s on the DemoRat wumins.”
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It would fall under “beautification”.
:D

[so_real]

Conservatives have been saying for my entire lifetime and beyond, "Dress like a hooker/whore, be treated as a hooker/whore". And, yes, that applies to both sexes. Is it possible the democrats are *finally* catching up to us on this? Or is this democrat just a flash of hope in a shallow pan?

[Nuc 1.1]

Carlos Danger is that you? Just kidding.

[airborne]

LMAO!

I clicked on the link and one of the first things I see is an advertisement that reads, “Meet Attractive Russian Singles Here” with a photo of a hot Russkie babe!

[Impala64ssa]

Oh, so liberals now think dress codes, that the ACLU fought tooth and nail to eliminate when I was in HS, are OK and women should dress modestly. Gee, that sounds a wee bit sharia-ish doesn't it?🤔

[Lopeover]

Wearing sexualized clothing only objectifys women. it has to do with our society and the fashion industry among a number of other industries all peddling attractiveness and sex. You only need to go to a high school and see what the kids are wearing to know that sexy sells.

Manners, modesty, tastefulness good virtue. Virtue is not in vogue.

[LouieFisk]

“The standard for sexual harassment today begins at “people are going to notice” and “likely comment on it” is definitely going to get a man a trip to HR.”
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I’m so old that I can remember when women appreciated being noticed for looking nice! And even said “thank you” when receiving a compliment for it!

[HotKat]

Girls’/women’s clothing has been getting increasingly more reavealing, IMHO. I started calling this particular style “slutwear” in the ‘90’s.

[LouieFisk]

“I clicked on the link and one of the first things I see is an advertisement that reads, “Meet Attractive Russian Singles Here” with a photo of a hot Russkie babe!”
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Sometimes I regret using an adblocker....

[Vaquero]

[Qiviut]

“Maybe I’ll get booed for saying this, but many companies and the military [have] a dress code,” Kaptur reportedly said. “I have been appalled at some of the dress of … members and staff. Men have to wear ties and suits.”

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If, as a woman, you’re flaunting your assets with super short skirts, cleavage hanging out, off the shoulder tops/dresses, clothing that looks like lingerie, I DO think you are inviting a certain type of ‘attention’ .... some men just look, others might whistle or make a comment & some even act on what looks ‘inviting’. If you find these reactions offensive or can’t handle it, or consider it ‘sexual harassment/assault’, don’t (un)dress that way.

I’m going to date myself here, but when I was in ‘business’ & working for a financial institution, ‘we women’ had a dress code ... it was just understood that you wore sensible (not stiletto) heels or dressy flats, hose (no bare legs), a nice business suit (skirts only at first, but pants became acceptable before I left), a decent blouse with a high neckline/collar, & minimal, classy jewelry. There were affairs at work (caught a couple in the parking deck myself!) & I’m sure there was some harassment, sexual & otherwise (I had my own experience with the ‘otherwise’ variety). Sexual harassment was just hitting HR as something the employees had to be ‘educated’ about & at the time, it was used mainly as a weapon by upper management to get rid of people they didn’t like and couldn’t fire any other way; however, dressing as we did (men in suits/ties of course), it set a certain tone in the office .... actual ‘business’ was the business that was being conducted and very little of anything else.

[DLfromthedesert]

So there’s nothing between the Victorian era and dressing like a slut?

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Commission On Sexual Harassment Formed By Hollywood Heavyweights; Anita Hill Will Chair

Anita Hill?

Sure, that'll be good for wide-spread (partisan) participation.

[depressed in 06]

It has been reported, that, women become more revealing during ovulation.

[jpsb]

I’ve had a good opinion of Marcry ever since the lead the fight against NAFTA. I sure I would rarely agree with her on most things but she is again correct here. The House needs a dress code and so do public indoctrination centers (schools).

[9YearLurker]

Okay, does cleavage to the floor actually invite harassment? Sounds more like Helen Thomas, back in the day, getting frisky.

[RitaOK]

Exactly.

Heathens behaving as heathens is a promise, not a surprise.

This seemingly organized cacophony of complaints about it, all at once, is a little odd.

[SandRat]

Husler, Playboy and Penyhouse magzines.

At least that’s what Mother Supieror used to say.

[Dixie Yooper]

if one takes the full context of her comments into account

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