One of the speakers asked how many women had been harassed or abused sexually in their life? There were thousands of women in the audience, and almost every one of them raised her hand.
Interpretation
The quote highlights the widespread issue of sexual harassment and abuse faced by women.
Cheryl James emphasizes the alarming prevalence of sexual harassment and abuse in women's lives by sharing a powerful moment during a speaking event. The sight of nearly every woman in the audience raising her hand in response to the question starkly illustrates the gravity of the issue, urging society to confront and address this pervasive problem.
In practice
In a discussion about workplace safety, one might remind the audience of the widespread issue of harassment.
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