Catcalling

Translation: Catcalling
Catcalling refers to sexual harassment without physical contact in public spaces. It includes whistling, shouting or honking, intrusive looks or comments, often about a person’s body or appearance. This behaviour is not perceived as a compliment, but instead represents a hurtful belittling and threatening demonstration of power for those affected. Catcalling is not explicitly a criminal offence in Germany but can be penalised as sexual harassment.