The Secret To Being An Effective Upstander?

It starts with being quiet

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There’s currently a lot of talk about how others (particularly men) can help women facing discrimination, harassment and abuse. Usually called “bystander intervention” (I prefer “upstander”), the call is out for more people to intervene when women are being targeted. This is a good thing. Standing back and saying nothing adds to the problem…