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it should be for both young men and women, and early in HS, the latest. bettyellen Dec 2012 #1
I second that ... Vox Moi Dec 2012 #2
thinking on it both sexes need to know what the laws are in specific scenarios as well as tips on bettyellen Dec 2012 #17
This. CrispyQ Dec 2012 #54
I think middle school would be good Marrah_G Dec 2012 #5
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
Please do explain ... what radical change, specifically? Vox Moi Dec 2012 #7
What an idiotic picture, we teach people how to avoid being robbed. Kurska Dec 2012 #68
I think you were missing the point of the picture Marrah_G Dec 2012 #4
The problem with the picture was that it set up a fight rather than a discussion Gore1FL Dec 2012 #12
She was trying to raise awareness to the problem Marrah_G Dec 2012 #13
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
I am not against the rape awareness class. Gore1FL Dec 2012 #46
no, that picture said nothing of the kind--nowhere was there a mention of a self-defense class, niyad Dec 2012 #47
Nevermind. Gore1FL Dec 2012 #50
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"? Sheldon Cooper Dec 2012 #21
It attacks rather than discusses. Gore1FL Dec 2012 #39
'Strident'means loud, harsh, grating and is almost always used to refer to women. Sheldon Cooper Dec 2012 #41
I meant that it was used to pick a fight and not have a discussion. Gore1FL Dec 2012 #44
Well, I disagree about the nature of the sign. Sheldon Cooper Dec 2012 #45
how about ACCURATE? niyad Dec 2012 #48
No. That's not the word either. n/t Gore1FL Dec 2012 #51
can you tell us what you mean by "rape awareness"? CTyankee Dec 2012 #73
Whatever she meant by "Don't Rape" in her sign. Gore1FL Dec 2012 #80
No, I mean what YOU think rape awareness means. What subjects would be considered in CTyankee Dec 2012 #81
Course design isnot my speciality, but if I were going to design one Gore1FL Dec 2012 #82
I would center it on what we know about why men rape and how societal norms have CTyankee Dec 2012 #85
her poster was pithier, stronger voice and more effective- bettyellen Dec 2012 #56
If the point is to be pithy you and she win. Gore1FL Dec 2012 #60
i forgive you- everyone gets confused Gore1Fl.... I'm sure you meant to be helpful and had no idea bettyellen Dec 2012 #62
welcome to DU niyad Dec 2012 #49
no, it set up a men's pity party and multiple attempts at thread jacking bettyellen Dec 2012 #22
This would be an example pof what I was talking about. Gore1FL Dec 2012 #40
I relayed the truth of what happened on that thread. Why would you object? bettyellen Dec 2012 #57
The college my niece attends did do this for the young women and it counts as a credit Hestia Dec 2012 #32
I think the rape awareness class is a good idea too. n/t Gore1FL Dec 2012 #43
Did it offend your delicate sensibilities? Tsiyu Dec 2012 #33
This is my point exactly. Gore1FL Dec 2012 #42
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
Let's make that any assault at all ... and thanks. Vox Moi Dec 2012 #11
thanks, but hate crimes and sex crimes are special status for a reason..... bettyellen Dec 2012 #24
i think peer group sensitivity classes work for kids though... and we sorely need to set higher bettyellen Dec 2012 #25
K&R !!! n/t RKP5637 Dec 2012 #9
I took one of those. redgreenandblue Dec 2012 #63
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
Do you lock the door to your home? mythology Dec 2012 #26
But rape prevention instruction DOESN'T blame the victim. DirkGently Dec 2012 #86
You lost me on the last line: thucythucy Dec 2012 #16
don't forget the sentence above that "it isn't a question of right or wrong". niyad Dec 2012 #19
That too. thucythucy Dec 2012 #23
You are looking for enemies where there are none. Vox Moi Dec 2012 #31
I have no idea what you think you're trying to do. thucythucy Dec 2012 #36
It wouldn't and didn't prevent me from being raped. salin Dec 2012 #20
It especially doesn't work if the woman is physically handicapped... Odin2005 Dec 2012 #29
Point well taken. salin Dec 2012 #30
It is also the method which gets the better overall outcome. /nt TheMadMonk Dec 2012 #27
frankly I think that a class on avoiding being a victim of crime would make sense dsc Dec 2012 #28
cross the street... right. and we are being attacked in another thread for crossing the street seabeyond Dec 2012 #71
I guess you forgot to read the class for both genders part dsc Dec 2012 #84
There also need to be classes for men on HOW NOT TO RAPE Tsiyu Dec 2012 #34
No, see, here is where you are missing it, I think. ElboRuum Dec 2012 #55
What is your area of expertise on this that you feel qualified to come "clarify for us"? experts bettyellen Dec 2012 #58
Why so tense? ElboRuum Dec 2012 #61
wow, calm down dude, LOL. So, you admittedly have NO expertise and yet you shot down bettyellen Dec 2012 #64
Calm down? ElboRuum Dec 2012 #72
Calm down-you seem really agitated. bettyellen Dec 2012 #74
bettyellen... ElboRuum Dec 2012 #78
I wasn't any more excitable than you, seriously.... bettyellen Dec 2012 #79
I will accept any critique... ElboRuum Dec 2012 #87
You are wrong in a very profound way Tsiyu Dec 2012 #66
I am willing to accept the idea that I am wrong. ElboRuum Dec 2012 #69
Thank you. You just made my day Tsiyu Dec 2012 #70
Which do we hear more often: "don't drink and drive" or "avoid drunk drivers"? NYC Liberal Dec 2012 #35
Excellent point! thucythucy Dec 2012 #37
common sense tips loyalsister Dec 2012 #52
good point- and most stats say people do NOT understand the law, it needs to be clarified in detail bettyellen Dec 2012 #65
Do it Prometheus_unbound Dec 2012 #53
This is an important part of it, yes. bettyellen Dec 2012 #75
How about this? Eyes of the World Dec 2012 #67
Stop talking reason naaman fletcher Dec 2012 #77
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