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In reply to the discussion: The college class on avoiding rape. Please move on, nothing to see here. [View all]NYC_SKP
(68,644 posts)6. So, should there also be "how to avoid being beaten up for your effeminate behavior" classes?
You should rethink and then self delete this crap OP.
Fact of life my fucking ass.
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The college class on avoiding rape. Please move on, nothing to see here. [View all]
Vox Moi
Dec 2012
OP
thinking on it both sexes need to know what the laws are in specific scenarios as well as tips on
bettyellen
Dec 2012
#17
you're right. most were saying college before- but it;s obviously way too late.
bettyellen
Dec 2012
#18
I would say to such people who think nothing of a need for radical change to "Go to Hell."
NYC_SKP
Dec 2012
#3
The problem with the picture was that it set up a fight rather than a discussion
Gore1FL
Dec 2012
#12
Except that she didn't start the discussion one would assume she actually wanted to have.
Gore1FL
Dec 2012
#38
the fact that it set up a fight says far more about the people who are upse with the sign than
niyad
Dec 2012
#15
no, that picture said nothing of the kind--nowhere was there a mention of a self-defense class,
niyad
Dec 2012
#47
really? I am simply asking you to show where these things are that you are talking about. nice try,
niyad
Dec 2012
#83
it's odd how many posts are angry/ dissaproving about things never said here......
bettyellen
Dec 2012
#59
'Strident'means loud, harsh, grating and is almost always used to refer to women.
Sheldon Cooper
Dec 2012
#41
No, I mean what YOU think rape awareness means. What subjects would be considered in
CTyankee
Dec 2012
#81
I would center it on what we know about why men rape and how societal norms have
CTyankee
Dec 2012
#85
i forgive you- everyone gets confused Gore1Fl.... I'm sure you meant to be helpful and had no idea
bettyellen
Dec 2012
#62
The college my niece attends did do this for the young women and it counts as a credit
Hestia
Dec 2012
#32
So, should there also be "how to avoid being beaten up for your effeminate behavior" classes?
NYC_SKP
Dec 2012
#6
Here's a class: 'Dangerous Situations that we don't cover because we don't think they should exist.'
Vox Moi
Dec 2012
#8
I would have motherfucking zero tolerance for any assault based on sex, gender, or orientation.
NYC_SKP
Dec 2012
#10
i think peer group sensitivity classes work for kids though... and we sorely need to set higher
bettyellen
Dec 2012
#25
I think we should give the poster a chance to describe what he/she means by rape
CTyankee
Dec 2012
#76
you missed the point of the sign, apparently. "avoiding dangersous situations"?? sounds a bit
niyad
Dec 2012
#14
cross the street... right. and we are being attacked in another thread for crossing the street
seabeyond
Dec 2012
#71
What is your area of expertise on this that you feel qualified to come "clarify for us"? experts
bettyellen
Dec 2012
#58
wow, calm down dude, LOL. So, you admittedly have NO expertise and yet you shot down
bettyellen
Dec 2012
#64
Which do we hear more often: "don't drink and drive" or "avoid drunk drivers"?
NYC Liberal
Dec 2012
#35