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Ageful Living


From the Catcall to the Catacomb
You’d think there were only two inevitable experiences for women over the course of their adult lives. I can’t recall when I first saw the iconic picture taken by American photographer Ruth Orkin in 1951. I just remember –– vividly –– how I felt. Maybe you've seen it, too. It shows a young American woman walking down an Italian city street, clearly disturbed by the catcalls of men standing on the corner, watching her go by. My reaction to the photo was a visceral one combini
Sep 15, 20225 min read
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