Thinking about talking a self-defense course
I'll be moving out of my parents home next year and working in another city my mum has been urging me to pick up self-defense class to protect myself against men because the city I'll be moving to has a reputation for women being harassed and possibly even raped by men.
I can't say which city it is in case people I know realise who I am. But you can imagine.
Anyway thoughts?
I can't say which city it is in case people I know realise who I am. But you can imagine.
Anyway thoughts?
(edited 9 years ago)
Original post by obidobi
If they only harass women then why are you worried?
I'm a girl.
Original post by obidobi
If they only harass women then why are you worried?
op could be trans gendered
What city are you moving too?
Depends on how much contact you want. You could try kick boxing, I'm going to see if I can start jiu jitsu or something, looks pretty good. Or even just attended a few classes to watch the different varieties and pick one you like.
Original post by bertstare
buy a freedom dispenser instead
Where you moving? Mumbai ?
Following feminist logic, you shouldn't take self-defense courses. That suggests that you have a sense of responsibility or ability to prevent an assault/rape. Just do nothing, and we should teach men not to assault/rape instead.
To answer the question seriously, then yes, a self-defense course might be helpful. However, you should focus more on never getting into a situation where you need it. If you are walking at night, know your route, know a safe place, and know which paths to take. Bring a rape-whistle, etc.
To answer the question seriously, then yes, a self-defense course might be helpful. However, you should focus more on never getting into a situation where you need it. If you are walking at night, know your route, know a safe place, and know which paths to take. Bring a rape-whistle, etc.
(edited 9 years ago)
A self-defence course might be useful, but probably not that useful. I think it would be useful in generating an awareness of safer practices that exist (e.g., carrying a decoy purse, not walking closely to bushes where people might be waiting, etc.). But that's about the extent of it. A self-defence course will not help you fend off a mugger or stop a rape-attack. To be able to confront violence takes a lot of training and isn't to be underestimated.
(edited 9 years ago)
Original post by Arkasia
Following feminist logic, you shouldn't take self-defense courses. That suggests that you have a sense of responsibility or ability to prevent an assault/rape. Just do nothing, and we should teach men not to assault/rape instead.
To answer the question seriously, then yes, a self-defense course might be helpful. However, you should focus more on never getting into a situation where you need it. If you are walking at night, know your route, know a safe place, and know which paths to talk. Bring a rape-whistle, etc.
To answer the question seriously, then yes, a self-defense course might be helpful. However, you should focus more on never getting into a situation where you need it. If you are walking at night, know your route, know a safe place, and know which paths to talk. Bring a rape-whistle, etc.
victim blaming at it's finest
Original post by Marky Mark
victim blaming at it's finest
Uh-huh. Cool. What's your point exactly?
Original post by Arkasia
Uh-huh. Cool. What's your point exactly?
Well your whole post reads as though you're blaming women for being raped or harassed. I'm not dumb I won't walk down a risky alley but expecting women to carry whistles so that men won't rape is ridiculous.
Original post by consumed by stuff
Where you moving? Mumbai ?
London.
Original post by Marky Mark
Well your whole post reads as though you're blaming women for being raped or harassed. I'm not dumb I won't walk down a risky alley but expecting women to carry whistles so that men won't rape is ridiculous.
I am suggesting ways to help. If you think women have no part to play, and rapists gonna rape, then why are you going to take self-defence classes? Surely you realize the risks, whilst not totally removed, can be limited or reduced by certain actions or items?
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