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Originally Posted by parmnion
I think drink may have had an impact in 2 of your experiences vicky, the third one though..ewww...seriously.
Here lies the problem i guess, a normal reaction should have been you turning to the biggest bloke on the train for help.
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Why should I have to turn to the nearest big bloke for help on a train though? And I am sorry if this sounds paranoid, but how am I to know that this bloke I ask for help isn't also a sleazy pervert? Like this woman
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk...-a7905671.html
I don't think alcohol minimizes any of the behavior either. Its the attitude, that this is perfectly fine to do, more than the actual actions. If it wasn't widely accepted that its fine to grope women in clubs, or make vulgar comments to female strangers, then it would not happen anywhere near as often, drink or no drink.
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The worlds a mess, ive found myself walking behind women at night rushing home..you want to shout from about 20 yards away "dont be scared, im in a rush" but you know that would freak them out more.
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What my husband does in this situation (he is a big bloke) is he will cross the street so hes not directly behind her, or go a different way.
I know this should not be necessary, but in todays world where a lot of women are on high alert when alone (especially after dark) I do think its a fairly decent gesture.
I would never suggest that all blokes do this though. But I don't know the answer to it either. Women will not stop being scared of men until the violence against them by men stops :S