Women around the world witness sexual assault which is a shame. Exactly a year ago MeToo movement raised plenty of incidents which women shared who experienced sexual assault. A Social Researcher asked a serious question to both the gender.
What men do on a daily basis to avoid being sexually assaulted. Later he asked women.
The answer will hit hard for everyone.
Jackson Katz, a social researcher, asked men what they do on a daily basis to avoid being sexually assaulted. Then he asked women. pic.twitter.com/GjniLR4iIZ
— Jennifer Wright (@JenAshleyWright) September 30, 2018
Men have just one answer to it whereas for women — It’s a never-ending list. After this tweet, the list extended much further.
Absolutely! I will keep an eye on another woman’s drink if she leaves it on a bar or table unattended. We walk each other to our cars, leave together or wait with each other for our Lyft/Uber. Always aware. Always.
— Iluvherbie (@iluvherbie) September 30, 2018
Also: tell a friend where/with whom you go on a first date. Avoid lonely places and roads. Don´t walk alone in parks. Avoid sexual topics when talking to men. Don´t address sexual harrassment at work. Our moms told us most of these at a very young age. The list goes on and on.
— Mona Vaccaro (@mona_vaccaro) September 30, 2018
Would add:
“If walking at night and hear someone close behind, stop to let them pass before continuing”.
“invent a boyfriend when talking to male cab drivers.”
“if cab driver is overly familiar or asks about your love life, walk to a different house or building when you get out”.— Claire Nelson (@clairenelson) September 30, 2018
I always get the cab driver to let me of a street away. It’s still super close to where I live, but would be hard for him to follow me and see the building I enter.
— Proxy poxy (@poxy_proxy) September 30, 2018
I actually read the list to see if I could get some new ideas on how to keep myself safe. Sadly, there’s nothing new to me on there.
— Tammy TamTam (@where_is_tammy) September 30, 2018
-always carry pepper spray & an alarm
-if I don’t have those ^ find something I might b able to use-an earring, heavy water bottle etc
-park where I know the walk 2 my car will b well-lit
-choose shoes based on if I can run in them
-always know where closest populated building is— Kristy Kay 👩🏻🏫📈 (@kristykayyy) October 1, 2018
Women need to attentive always. Despite taking n number of precautions, these cases are not halting.
-indefinitely share my location (via Apple maps) w my husband, mom, & 2 friends
-when traveling alone (4work), send my itinerary to all those ppl ^
-check stalls & around corners in public restroomsThere are countless things
Not paranoid – just aware & cautious.
— Kristy Kay 👩🏻🏫📈 (@kristykayyy) October 1, 2018
I once complained of loneliness on a business trip & my husb asked why I didnt walk to the bar & have a drink.
I answered “bc men & women live in 2 very different worlds”.— Boo Radley (@BooRadleyHere) September 30, 2018
Please don’t. As shown above, women already have 1,000 things they do to protect themselves. Almost all women know some form of self defense. It doesn’t always help, & using violence against an attacker has landed women of color in jail/prison.
— Marisa Tacoma (@MarisaTacoma) September 30, 2018
Sadly, It goes on for the lifetime, not only at some specific age.
And it starts very young, and never goes away. Ever.
— BH (@tasteslikesocks) September 30, 2018
After taking endless precautions Sexually Assaulted goes on somehow.
For Men : Simply, I don’t think about it
Men who are saying “we do these things too” to avoid sexual assault (sexual – not robbery or something): No, no we don’t. I’ve never done any of these things, nor have I ever had a single conversation with any man who’s ever suggested they do any of these things.
— Simon Waldram Ⓥ (@WaldramSimon) September 30, 2018
“I once complained of loneliness on a business trip & my husb asked why I didnt walk to the bar & have a drink.
I answered “bc men & women live in 2 very different worlds”
