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RE: An inequality to fear

in #crime7 years ago

I agree with a lot of these points and I can feel how personal and meaning this topic is for you. You also try and keep a very non judgemental point of view. whilst trying to promote that people do their best to make sure this does not happen to anyone Women or men.

However, it's important to note that men are the category of people most likely to be harmed if they go out, so statistically, as a parent, you should be more worried about a son being harmed. But on the other hand, life is not completely safe for anyone yet worrying causes nothing but unnecessary stress.

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That statistic depends on the country as well as the type of harm. When it comes to sexual assault, women are generally the overwhelming target everywhere.

Yes, sexual assault is mostly women I do not disagree. I jwas focusing on when you say that you are worried about your daughter, which a lot of dads are and I am sure when I am one I will be the same. It's just an interesting perspective to think that boys are more in danger statistically so why do parents worry more about daughters? Why not both evenly?

If I had a son I would have different things to focus on to be sure but some lessons would overlap. However, when it comes to experiencing fear in every day life, there is a large imbalance between the sexes. Most men do not walk alone at night commonly in fear, but those same men would not want their female partners to do the same. I find this interesting, don't you?