Only 5.3% of US welders are women. After years as a professor, I became one

> Another man commented on my appearance, comparing me to my co-worker: “You’re better looking than the guy I talked to before.” Such harassment remains common for tradeswomen

Is this really harassment? It sounds kinda humorous or complimentary. Author seems to have no sense of humour.

Harass: to disturb or irritate by persistent acts

While one person saying this once is not necessarily harassment, the frame of reference has to be from the context of the recipient. Consider how often the author has to hear this or similar comments from customers as a result of being a woman working in a trade.