The Provocation of Fragility

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Commentary In small things, if one pays close enough attention to them, can often be seen wider trends. One such small thing is a notice that has been posted recently in London’s Underground stations, by order, apparently, of the Mayor of London, the Metropolitan Police, and public transport authorities. The word “Staring” is printed on a blood red ground in large bold black letters. A legend in smaller, but capitalized, black lettering says: INTRUSIVE STARING OF A SEXUAL NATURE IS SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND IS NOT TOLERATED. Then follows the legend, in yet smaller black and white lettering: “See it or experience it on public transport? Text what, where, and when to 61016. In an emergency always call 999. ...

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