Women are seen as the weaker gender by most people, even women themselves. Women are attacked and assaulted in America more often than men. “Women and girls up to 12 years of age, annually reported about 500,000 rapes and sexual assault, almost 500,000 robberies, and about 3.8 million assaults” (Vision Website, 2007). I have not seen the statistics but I have heard many times that sexual and physical assaults are generally committed by a person the victim knows. Most statistics do not even account for the women and girls who do not report assaults. Some women are afraid they will be judged for reporting. People will think they were asking for it or they are being weak as usual. I believe this is the fear of women and why many assaults go unreported.
Ways to reduce assaults:
- Women should be aware of their surroundings (ex. do not be in a place in which you are unfamiliar, unless accompanied by other people).
- Stay in lit areas
- walk in groups
- lock house and cars, have keys ready to get into both as well
- be prepared wherever you go, have a plan
- carry a cell phone, if possible
- have someone know where you are at all time, in case you are late or missing, they will know where you are
- be weary of strangers
References
www.http://soundvision/info/misc/wvastst.asp 2007
2 comments:
It seems so sad that women have to be so prepared just incase something was to occur, but society is full of what if's now for men and women. It is no longer a world where children can go outside and play in the front yard safe from strangers. It is scarey for everyone; man, woman and child.
Another heartache is that, with som many people attacked or sexually mistreated by people they know, it is hard to go out with someone safe, because you never truly know who is safe and who is not. A woman could go out with a friend they have known for years and end up attacked by that person who they trusted. This world has gotten crazy.
You listed some great ways to reduce assults, some of which I already use. These tips are especially important for the women in this class who might be on campus after dark. It is frightening to think about what some people are capable of doing to others! Great post!
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