street harassment exists but there's levels to it
some of what is being described is full-on stalking and creeping
that's criminal behavior
then you have people just being rude and recklessly aggressive..because they can?
no intention to relate to you as a fellow human being
i'm not sure what to tell women- they're in a tough spot here
if you really want someone to step in, though
it's best to call out something like "this stranger won't ___"
= leave me alone, stop touching me, following me, etc
so it's clear this isn't a domestic situation,
or some friends "playing" around