In recent years, the vicious behavior of secretly photographing the bottom of the skirt is not uncommon, not only celebrities are frequently recruited, but even ordinary women are not immune.
As the saying goes, "the road is one foot high, the magic is one foot high", the progress of science and technology has made the clandestine photography method more and more hidden, causing huge physical and mental harm to the victim.
In the face of this situation, we can't help but ask: what kind of social environment breeds such rampant clandestine photography?
How can we build an impregnable wall to protect women's rights?
1. Celebrities have been secretly photographed, and their personal safety is worrying
Speaking of candid photography, many people's first reaction may be "paparazzi".
But in recent years, some criminals have extended their claws to the skirts of female stars in order to seek personal gain, which is outrageous.
Take Yang Mi as an example, this "traffic queen" suffered a heinous candid shooting incident in 2018.
At that time, Yang Mi had just finished work and was about to return to the crew, but unexpectedly encountered a group of crazy agents on the way.
Ignoring Yang Mi's privacy and dignity, these people recklessly aimed the camera at the bottom of her skirt, which eventually led to an extremely intrusive photo that went viral on the Internet.
Faced with such a bad situation, Yang Mi did not choose to publicly condemn or vent his emotions, but adopted a cold approach.
This does not mean that she is indifferent to this matter, on the contrary, behind her silence hides a deep awareness and helplessness of the dark side of the circle.
After all, as early as more than ten years ago, Yang Mi had already seen the dark side of the entertainment industry, and he also had his own views and experiences on sensitive topics such as "unspoken rules".
However, Yang Mi is not alone.
Zhang Hanyun, Jiang Mengjie and other well-known actresses have also encountered similar troubles.
Zhang Hanyun once was wearing a miniskirt and was about to get into the car, but her face changed greatly by the squatting agent on the ground, and she had to beg the other party to stop this behavior.
And Jiang Mengjie's experience was even more serious, she was not only secretly photographed under her skirt, but also blackmailed and threatened.
The clandestine photographer even threatened to upload the video to some illegal website in an attempt to extort a sum of money.
In the face of this bad behavior, Jiang Mengjie chose to stand up bravely, not only calling the police to protect her rights and interests, but also making the matter public, hoping to encourage more women to have the courage to protect themselves.
This approach is undoubtedly commendable, but it also reflects the current lack of protection of women's rights and interests in society.
2. Ordinary women cannot escape the clutches, and the campus has become a "hard-hit area"
If there is a certain "exposure" factor for celebrities to encounter candid photography, then it is even more chilling for ordinary women to encounter such incidents.
In recent years, clandestine photography has spread into our daily lives, even on university campuses, which are considered "ivory towers".
There are reports that there has been an incident of female students being secretly photographed on campus at a certain university.
What is even more infuriating is that although the boy was caught red-handed, he was only slightly punished in the end.
On the other hand, the victim girl was accused by some netizens, believing that it was her "wearing less" that caused this situation.
This kind of "slut-shaming" and "victim guilt" remarks are undoubtedly a secondary injury to women.
In fact, this bias is prevalent not only on campus, but throughout society.
When faced with a clandestine photographing incident, many people's first reaction is not to condemn the perpetrator's bad behavior, but to question the victim's dress.
Such distorted values will undoubtedly fuel the arrogance of clandestine photographers, and make more women fall into fear and anxiety.
3. Technological progress has brought new challenges, and covert candid photography equipment has emerged one after another
With the rapid development of technology, candid camera equipment is becoming more and more stealthy and high-tech.
From pinhole cameras in the early days to micro-drones today, the "arsenal" of candid photographers is constantly evolving.
This not only makes it more difficult to prevent, but also brings new challenges to law enforcement.
There have been reports of tiny cameras disguised as buttons, glasses and even accessories.
These devices are small and easy to carry, making them easy for people to hide in everyday objects.
What's more, some criminals also use 3D printing technology to produce a variety of highly camouflaged candid photography equipment.
The emergence of these "high-tech" products has undoubtedly made clandestine photography more unscrupulous.
In the face of this situation, it is no longer enough to rely solely on personal precautions.
We need to build an all-encompassing protective net from multiple levels, including legal, technical and social awareness.
4. Laws and regulations need to be improved, and punishment needs to be strengthened
Although there are relevant laws and regulations in mainland China to regulate clandestine photography, there are still some loopholes in the actual implementation process.
For example, the punishment for clandestine photographers is not enough, leading some people to take risks with a fluke mentality.
At the same time, there are also certain difficulties in the collection and identification of evidence, which makes some victims feel powerless in the process of defending their rights.
Taking Jiang Mengjie's experience as an example, although she decisively called the police, she still faced many difficulties in the actual handling process.
How to determine the severity of clandestine photography? How can you ensure the validity of the evidence? These are all issues that need to be addressed urgently.
Therefore, we need to further improve the relevant laws and regulations and increase the punishment for clandestine photography.
At the same time, a more convenient reporting and handling mechanism should be established to make it easier for victims to protect their rights and interests.
5. Social awareness needs to be improved urgently, and education is the root cause
In addition to legal constraints, it is also important to improve the moral level and legal awareness of the whole society.
We must not just be satisfied with punishing the perpetrators of clandestine photography, but also stop the occurrence of such behavior in the first place.
First of all, we need to strengthen moral education and education on the rule of law for young people.
From an early age, they will cultivate a sense of respecting the privacy of others and abiding by the law, so that they can understand that clandestine photography is not only an illegal act, but also a serious violation of the dignity of others.
Second, we also need to change some misconceptions in society.
For example, put an end to harmful rhetoric such as "slut-shaming" and "victim guilt" and make people realize that no matter what women are wearing, it should not be an excuse to secretly take pictures.
In addition, we should encourage more people to stand up and denounce clandestine photography.
Just like Jiang Mengjie, by opening up her own experience, she aroused the attention of society to this issue.
Only when the whole society forms a consensus can we truly create a safe and harmonious environment.
6. Technology can also be a "shield", and it is important to prevent problems before they occur
Although the development of technology has made it easier for clandestine photographers, it has also provided us with more means of prevention.
For example, some new anti-candid camera devices can detect the presence of hidden cameras in the vicinity.
There are also some smart clothing that can effectively block the shooting of infrared cameras.
In addition, some public places have also begun to adopt AI technology to identify suspicious behavior.
For example, surveillance systems in some shopping malls have been able to automatically identify the behavior of squatting or bending over to take pictures, and notify security personnel in a timely manner.
The application of these technological means undoubtedly provides more protection for women.
Of course, we can't rely too much on technology.
The most important thing is to be vigilant and learn to protect yourself in your daily life.
For example, you can pay more attention when choosing clothes and avoid wearing clothes that are too revealing; When taking the elevator or going up and down the stairs, you should also pay extra attention to your surroundings.
7. Media reports need to grasp the scale to avoid secondary harm
When reporting on clandestine photography, the media should also assume their due social responsibility.
On the one hand, it is necessary to expose these illegal acts in a timely manner and arouse social concern; On the other hand, it is also necessary to pay attention to protecting the privacy of the victim and avoid causing secondary harm.
In order to attract attention, some media outlets exaggerate and describe details when reporting such incidents, which will undoubtedly increase the psychological burden of the victims.
What's more, some self-media platforms will even disseminate secretly taken pictures or videos without authorization, which itself is a disguised encouragement of clandestine photography.
Therefore, we call on the media to grasp the scale when reporting such incidents, both to expose the truth and to respect the privacy of the victims.
At the same time, it is also necessary to pay attention to guiding the correct guidance of public opinion and helping the public establish correct values.
8. International experience is worth learning from to address global challenges
The problem of candid photography is not just a challenge in China, it is a pervasive problem around the world.
Therefore, we can also learn from the experience of other countries to meet this challenge.
South Korea, for example, has some practices to learn from in its fight against clandestine photography.
Not only have they increased the punishment for those who take pictures of them, but they also regularly conduct "anti-candid photography" inspections in public places.
At the same time, the South Korean government has also vigorously promoted anti-candid photography apps to help people find hidden cameras in time.
Japan, for its part, has made efforts at the legal level.
They amended the law to make it a crime to photograph someone's private parts without consent and is punishable by up to three years in prison.
This kind of severe punishment will undoubtedly have a deterrent effect on potential clandestine photographers.
Of course, we cannot simply copy the practices of other countries, but should formulate a coping strategy that suits our national conditions in light of China's actual situation.
Only in this way can we truly and effectively curb the spread of clandestine photography.
[I have to say]
The heinous act of secretly photographing the bottom of the skirt not only seriously violates women's privacy and personal dignity, but also challenges the moral bottom line of the entire society.
In the face of this problem, we must not sit idly by, but work together to build a safe and respectful social environment.
As the saying goes, "don't take evil as small, don't take good as small", everyone should start from themselves, respect others, and uphold justice.
Only in this way can we truly realize the beautiful vision of "the world is big, and there is no place to be disturbed".
Let's work together to create a better future without the haze of candid photography!