A non-public membership in China has requested all male guests to signal an settlement that they won’t sexually harass feminine visitors, reported the South China Morning Post. The membership named Dark Palace in southeastern China’s Guangdong province, has introduced the choice in a bid to guard girls after complaints of sexual harassment.
“In the long run all males who need to enter Dark Palace ought to signal the letter of settlement concerning anti-sexual harassment,” the membership introduced on WeChat.
The membership’s administration mentioned it has created a wholesome underground music group and didn’t need to impose pointless restrictions on visitors, however was compelled to make the choice within the wake of a current “outrageous” incident on the membership. It highlighted that signing the letter shouldn’t be an issue for individuals who love its underground music group.
“If you are the sort of people that love music, equality and fraternity, one can find it cool to signal this,” the letter of settlement mentioned.
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In the letter, the membership has additionally requested female and male strangers to keep away from bodily contact and verbal harassment. If any male customer breaks the principles, he will likely be blacklisted from the membership and a police criticism could be made. The membership has highlighted that males who’ve an issue with the letter of settlement should not welcome.
“We do not welcome you. No admittance,” it mentioned.
Mixed response to the membership’s resolution
Meanwhile, social media is abuzz with blended reactions to the membership’s resolution. Some have supported the mandate on male guests and welcomed the transfer in a bid to safeguard girls. A number of netizens have demanded that feminine guests must also be made to signal a letter of settlement concerning anti-sexual harassment.