Does no one else see why this is disgusting to have in a school?

ThePigmanAgain · 2014-12-10T23:32:53+00:00

Most people getting beaten up are male, yet it is females that get urged to learn self-defence. Typical Western gynocentrism.

deathdragon5858 · 2014-12-11T00:24:44+00:00

I am a big fan of people learning to defend themselves actually. Even women.

Be safe in college is kinda retarded to add there, more like be safer in life.

servicestud · 2014-12-10T23:43:07+00:00

Honestly, no. Unless you read a lot into it.

the_tortfeasor · 2014-12-11T02:06:52+00:00

We should be encouraging women to take responsibility for their own security. It is not just about being able to fight off attackers, but to be smart about where they go, to be aware of their surroundings, and to have a plan at all times. This is the best way to actually prevent attacks against anyone.

That being said, the fear-mongering of this is a little disturbing. Women should not be taught that their lives are fraught with danger and they need to be at red alert at all times. That is not true. However, like having a fire extinguisher in your kitchen or seat belts in your car, it is important to be able and ready to defend yourself.

There are plenty of self-defense classes for men, so don't get all upset that this one's for women. Women will feel more comfortable in a class like this with all other women. I would feel more comfortable in a class with only other men.

SporkTornado · 2014-12-10T23:57:25+00:00

What about self defense for men, 70% of murder victims are men.

DavidByron2 · 2014-12-11T03:59:33+00:00

It's sex discrimination; complain.

guywithaccount · 2014-12-11T17:37:32+00:00

I know the "violence against women" narrative is a problem - but there's nothing wrong with women learning to fight, and if guys want to learn self defense, there are plenty of places that will teach them.

Termanator116 · 2014-12-10T22:50:18+00:00

I feel like this is an outrage because it tells girls in high school to be fearful in college of rape, and that they should fear college life! Not only that but it assumes that only girls should be fearful in college! Or that men dont need self defense to. As a sophomore guy in high school, maybe i'm making too much of it, but i feel like it needed to be said.

Trained_Meatshield · 2014-12-11T00:56:54+00:00

I'm a big supporter of affordable self defense lessons, prefferably only teaching defense.

Only making it open for women is horrible and obviously sexist.

TeaDrinkingBarbarian · 2014-12-11T10:24:31+00:00

I just don't understand why that class needs to be gendered. Why not just have a self defense class for anyone?

rsresnor · 2014-12-11T20:42:14+00:00

I don't. What is wrong with teaching women self-defense? It makes sense to separate genders for sports; the vast majority of girls would get ruined and discouraged if they had to spar with a boy early in their training.

Crackerjacksurgeon · 2014-12-11T00:18:52+00:00

Most men are stronger, faster, and have more actual fighting experience than most women. Men that tend to be predatory probably even more so.

A self defense class helps, but I would bet that it gives a dangerous false sense of security more than anything else - at least for a 'casual' female martial artist.

Title	Does no one else see why this is disgusting to have in a school?
Author	Termanator116
Upvotes	34
Comments	30
Date	December 10, 2014 10:49 PM UTC (11 years ago)
Subreddit	Posted in /r/MensRights
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