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In reply to the discussion: Mayor of Cologne says women should have code of conduct to prevent future assault [View all]lostnfound
(16,184 posts)Questioning whether that's an adequate solution to an expanding criminal mindset.
It's not ideal.
There are a number of awareness-raising tools that point out the burden that this places on women throughout their lives. Some cultures are better than others at creating a safe space for freedom. One is not free when one has to worry about staying close to one's companions to avoid assault. It's like the difference in freedom between a safe neighborhood where you don't even bother to lock doors and your kids can roam freely versus one where you have to walk quickly and purposefully and stay vigilant so you don't get mugged and you dare not be out after dark.
The former situation is just a better quality of life. Some don't even realize anything exists except the latter.