experience with actual assault and guys attempting to follow me (or block my way) had several of these happening by the time between the ages of 10 - 15. Considering how overbearing my parents are and how rarely I was out on street alone or with friends in the first place this is a pretty impressive number.
It is definitely about culture.
Since then I have sort of learned to spot potential problems and learned to not wear miniskirts when I know I will be walking about so worst that happened is a lot of catcalls, and harassment when driving. (I don't drive so the latter is not an issue).
I don't feel unsafe at all. I just keep track of my exists and possible stores etc I can ask for help if need. If I deem a trip unsafe by walk, I take a cab or bus and arrange accordingly.
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Date: 2009-11-23 07:55 pm (UTC)It is definitely about culture.
Since then I have sort of learned to spot potential problems and learned to not wear miniskirts when I know I will be walking about so worst that happened is a lot of catcalls, and harassment when driving. (I don't drive so the latter is not an issue).
I don't feel unsafe at all. I just keep track of my exists and possible stores etc I can ask for help if need. If I deem a trip unsafe by walk, I take a cab or bus and arrange accordingly.