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Dubai - "Women and young girls should be aware of this and should be encouraged to re­port harassment to the police," she said.

Women should report harassment to the police to help nab the cul­prits, according to experts.
Naeema Al Houri, a social worker said that teenagers and men who have had to live here for a long time without their families are the ones who commonly indulge in such activities. "Sometimes, young men do this just for fun.
 
"Women and young girls should be aware of this and should be encouraged to re­port harassment to the police," she said.
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Al Houri said there are many rea­sons as to why men resort to such practices. "Men want to talk to women or come close to them to satisfy a sexual desire."
This commonly happens at hyper­markets and souqs. "Young men who indulge in these activities are ignorant, lack ethics, follow bad company, or are just having fun. They might also be fac­ing family sup­pression at home or are pam­pered," she said.
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Social media have also glori­fied the practice, she said.
Parents, too, are responsible since they "must teach their chil­dren morals and values as well as to respect the opposite gender".
Hamad Al Rahoumi, a legal ex­pert at Ajman Courts, said eve-teasing falls under the category of sexual harassment.