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In reply to the discussion: The college class on avoiding rape. Please move on, nothing to see here. [View all]salin
(48,954 posts)30. Point well taken.
How horrific for your friend. *tears*
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The college class on avoiding rape. Please move on, nothing to see here. [View all]
Vox Moi
Dec 2012
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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