And that's because we live in a patriarchal dominance hierarchy culture where that sort of bullying behavior is not only tolerated but a part of mainstream masculine norms of domination. Start having real consequences for that shit, and it would abate by a lot. We have the culture that we allow for and tolerate.

And, I'm very sorry to hear that happened to you. That is what's wrong with the patriarchal dominance hierarchy in a nutshell, and a perfect example of how it harms people other than just women.