Most women who are harassed don't come forward, they don't…
“Most women who are harassed don't come forward, they don't complain because they're skeptical of the process, or they don't think anything is going to come of it if they are found to have been harassed. We know from some very public cases that sexual assault isn't always punished even by the courts in the way that they should be. So, we have got to figure out, how are we going to embed women's experiences in the processes, so that they trust the processes, that there are fair investigations that get to the truth, and then there is appropriate punishment when abuse occurs?”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Women often avoid reporting harassment due to distrust in legal and institutional processes that seem ineffective.
In simple terms: Women fear the system won’t help them.
Key Takeaway
Build transparent, survivor‑centered procedures.
Themes
trust
justice
gender equity
Mood
frustrated
hopeful
Type
advocacy
policy
When to use this quote
- workplace reporting
- policy design
- support services
- public awareness campaigns
Key Concepts
institutional bias
victim blaming
legal reform
Questions to Reflect On
- How can institutions demonstrate genuine accountability?
- What incentives encourage survivors to come forward?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep‑rooted skepticism requires cultural shift, not just procedural tweaks.