Protecting Yourself 101

Pelikahn · 2019-02-12T22:01:12+00:00

My GF thinks I’m just being silly when I tell her things like this.

She’s never had a rape accusation thrown at a loved one yet

tenchineuro · 2019-02-12T21:35:33+00:00

Next Panel: Oh no, there's another women walking in the same direction on the other side of the street. What do I do now?

Gaki-San · 2019-02-13T04:49:36+00:00

If she freaks the fuck out at you, just keep walking.

If she has a panic attack, just keep walking.

If she picks up her phone and jams it in your face, just keep walking.

You have as much right to that sidewalk as she does, and you know the reasons why you're out walking home at night. You haven't touched her, you haven't threatened her, you haven't intentionally tried to scare her. You don't talk to her, you just walk right on past her and get to where you're going.

You owe her NOTHING. She doesn't exist.

boringcarpets · 2019-02-13T08:15:05+00:00

black man in an elevator

svenskbitch · 2019-02-14T08:18:56+00:00

I see my male friends, especially those of the bulkier variety, have thoughts like this all the time. And much more so when dealing with children; many balk even at smiling back at a baby on the subway (which I do all the time without negative reactions, although of course staying within the constraints of reasonable conduct).

To some extent, this is simply pragmatism and common courtesy and should apply to all situations that may reasonably be perceived as menacing. I have been in the position of the woman in the comic many times, although perhaps it takes a bit more for me to feel intimidated than for most women for cultural reasons.

The problem is when it becomes an obsession or an unflinching societal imperative to go far out of your way.

harrison_wheels · 2019-02-13T00:18:56+00:00

This is why I don't even go outside. Scary shit.

Protecting Yourself 101

Crosspost "Overthinking 101" from /r/funny:

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Title	Protecting Yourself 101
Author	xilanthro
Upvotes	96
Comments	16
Date	February 12, 2019 9:01 PM UTC (7 years ago)
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