Do you think women specifically "have to be" more careful at night?

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TheSpaceGnome · Accepted Answer

Not any moreso than men.

If another person is going to attack you, they are likely to be armed. But the odds of being attacked by another person are extremely low in most places. Either way if you are unarmed, you're probably fucked, regardless of gender.

If another species attacks you, its either a minor pest where even a weak child can fend it off, or its something any grown adult could die fighting if unarmed.

Women overstate the strength of most men. Most men have the same strength as most women, its just that when you look at unusually weak adults, most of those are women, and for unusually strong adults, most of those are men, but both cases are rare.

The average adult woman could beat the shit out of the average adult man, and vice versa. Humans are not gorillas (despite being cousins to them), we don't normally have drastic size, bone density, or musculature differences in terms of sexual dimorphism.

You actually see much larger difference gaps between ethnicities instead, but even then for most people they are still relatively similar enough in those traits to make no substantial difference in combat.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Regardless of your gender, you should be really careful at night to convince everyone that your name is Mark Rosario if your real name is luigi.

Babygirl_S · Accepted Answer

Yes! We are physically and financially weak more often and most creatures who are physically and financially stronger say “every hole is a goal”. Let’s say you refuse to let him have penis in vagina sex against your will, he will aim for the other two “holes”. These creatures think a woman who isn’t having sex is depressed or deprived but the fact is that letting you use a precious body is an insult to her body.

Stay safe from the creatures who have been found to have psychopathic/sadistic tendencies more often and also intentionally commit crimes more often going to jail more often. Stay safe from those who tell you to sneeze and laugh a certain way and don’t even offer a real flower or poem in exchange for that. I have realised I don’t have endless blood supply for a leech. Have you?

Crimsyjo · Accepted Answer

Yeah I guess so. I'd be worried about my daughters out alone ar night. But I go out solo two or three times a week and get home 2am, 3am etc. But I only have to walk like 20 mins in well lit city areas. Prob be different if it was dark country roads with trees and bushes.

I do take risks tho. If something happens to me I'll only have myself to blame. But I won't live a life of fear. Especially not just because I'm a woman. I think men get attacked way more where I live. My boyfriend used to send me shop if it was like 10pm at night cos he would get jumped and mugged but most guys actually respect leaving a woman be. Esp a mum. Weird maybe? But is what it is.

ShellyB · Answer

I think for many of us, it is so much of a habit to be more careful than men are that it doesn’t seem like an effort, but actually it is. And yes women need to be more careful at night. How careful depends where you are but anywhere, there is more of a need for a woman to be careful. This is for two reasons, one we are more often the target for men who want to do something bad to somebody, two a man who would do something bad is prob. going to be bigger stronger faster.

My mom’s rule for when I went to college, which I actually still follow, is that I don’t walk in the dark without either one guy, or two or more girls with me. There are two exceptions to that, one is I would walk on a well lit city sidewalk by myself, but I am not in that situation very often where I live. The other exception is that I will park my car in a parking lot and walk to the door by myself as long as the parking lot is well lit and seems safe.

If you explain these rules to guys, they sound insane at first, but you really have to see the world the way we do and it will prob make sense. JMO!

SteveSmith1985 · Answer

Realistically, yes.

-Unfortunately I certainly do think women have more to fear from opportunistic attack.

-Unfortunately women are seen as less dangerous targets from the point of view of anyone intending harm.

-Unfortunately most opportunistic sexual assaults, committed against a stranger will have a female victim.

So yes. Anyone looking to rape or rob will prefer a female target.

I am safer walking around by myself at night than a woman is.

That's just the reality. It's imprudent for a woman to think otherwise. 🙂

Summeroflove · Answer

Unfortunately yes as anyone should be. Unfortunately the problem is that some people feel entitled to rape, steal, and murder people they don’t even know. Predators exist and many types of them too some rape, some steal, and some just want to kill.

Carry self defense such as guns or other weapons that are available to you. Possibly travel in groups that you trust and the list goes on. I know it’s unfair that you should be able to do what you want when you want without having to worry. But there are predators out there.

There is sex trafficking. There is people who rob people. There is killers. There is rapists. There is all kinds of monster and animals that exist. That come out either when people are alone or on the other extreme large crowds.

Cormac995 · Answer

Everyone has to be careful at night. A meth addict wacked out of his mind is probably just about as likely to attack a dude as a girl. That said yea woman should be more careful as an unfortunate necessity. I think every woman should try to take some self-defense classes and carry a firearm or stun gun. If you're a husband or boyfriend I encourage you to encourage your partners to learn how to defend themselves. The best way you can keep someone you love safe is teaching them how to protect themselves.

Anonymous · Answer

Yes, because we have research to back that attacks / assaults / robberies tend to take place at night.

Note: This doesn’t fall on the victim to make sure they are safe / women in general, it is a survival tip so assholes don’t harm you. Anyone who plays this is a sexist f*ck.

Parking Garages, Walking Alone In A Dark Alleyway, Drinking At The Bar Late At Night, Empty Parking Lot (Parking In The Far Out Section), etc.

Be aware of your surroundings, be alert, stay focused, use common sense, and make sure there aren’t “corners” where people can pop out & get you….

Now do I believe this is women specifically? Yes and no. I believe if women stopped going at night in general and men increased to go at night, the deaths & assault & robbery of men would either go up at night OR we’d see more attacks on women during the day…. I don't know to tell you the truth, though what I am certain is women are the majority of victims & it shouldn’t be that way.

HawkPerception · Answer

Everyone has to be careful. Men are ALWAYS careful of their surroundings throughout their lives.

Most guys have this internal "can I take him in a fight" assessment that we automatically do for everyone that passes by us and if we can't in our heads, we stay clear or go into pussy mode where we'll try our best not to get on that person's bad side.

Anonymous · Answer

They don't have to. But it's just common sense.

It always makes me🤦‍♂️ whenever a woman posts here about her being SA'd or raped when she's walking down a dark street at 2 a. m. with her ass hanging out. And then I catch flack for saying she did not exercise good judgement. Because the assumption is that I was implying it was her fault or she deserved it. Of course not! I'm simply saying she put herself in a situation to increase the odds that that would happen.

I hope this never happens to any woman reading this. But I also hope every woman takes proper steps to protect themselves. The reality is, many won't.

Kelley1 · Answer

Yes, we must be much more careful. My grandfather used to walk alone and ride his bicycle everywhere, night and day--dark streets, golf course, to, from, and all around the baseball park, and was never even approached except by an occasional homosexual. I would not dare do that and unlike most people, I am not paranoid.

hahahmm · Answer

Feminists have made it clear that they don't care about a man's opinions and that any man attempting to keep his daughter/wife/girlfriend safe is "controlling" so why should I even care, unless she's in MY family? It's like someone asking, "do you think my hand will get burned if I touch a hot stove? But don't tell me what to do, ever or I'll try to get you fired for being sexist."

OneViewpoint · Answer

Yes women are more at risk than men. But everyone should exercise good judgement when it comes to personal security. Don't hang out in shady places after dark. Travel in a group. Ask someone to walk you to your car if it's dark. Don't park in a secluded area with no lighting. Don't over drink. Carry at least a defensive weapon like pepper spray. Just be smart and aware of your surroundings.

legacydrivingschool · Answer

The reality is that, in many places, women do face greater safety concerns at night due to societal issues like harassment, crime, and lack of security. While no one should have to be extra careful just because of their gender, the world isn't always as safe as it should be. So, while everyone should take precautions at night, women often feel the need to be more cautious due to higher risks of harassment or assault. This isn’t fair, but it’s a reflection of the current reality in many societies.

DragonDan444 · Answer

I don't think so I KNOW so... Women are targets of crime more often then men are on average and yes men also need to be aware too. I think that some places it's best to stay in after dark but if you need to be out or you're in a safer area. Please be situationally aware, know who is around you, travel in packs, be able to defend yourself such as carrying some sort of gun or other self defense device if that is not a option for you.

I know that you have every right to go out and have fun but please take precautions if something feels off don't question your gut or reasoning be ready to just leave and remove yourself form situations. If someone is giving you the creeps stay away from them.

Kaneki05 · Answer

Always though I think it's still overly exaggerated how bad night is.

The truth is night is dead and it's unlikely you will see someone anyway nvm someone who's specifically an attacker. The worst case for an actual problem on a night is where a lot of people are on like a street to a club, and this in fact is not due to nighttime but the density of people. Which ironically is what u think keeps you safe at day it does not.

DryGermanGuy · Answer

Depends on the country. Here, I don't think so. Every time when we have American visitors I notice how unsafe at first they feel walking outside. They ask "is it safe to walk by this or to that" and I would look at what they point at and see... nothing? It takes them a week or so to unwind and appreciate the safety in public spaces here.

Stevepro68 · Answer

Since most predators human and otherwise tend to select the weak ill or injured. Women typically average smaller and less physical mass then men. It tends to make them, right or not, look like easier victims. So empirically they are probably higher risk to rob assault or just even harass.

RavVid · Answer

I think they think they need to be more careful. An aggressive addict is more likely to attack a guy.

Like my shoe lace came undone in the street so I knelt to do it up and some guy picks up a cafe chair and wants to hit me in the head with it because I am vaguely oriented towards him.

bellicose · Answer

Most people sleep at night, unless you live in a black neighborhood. In that case they sleep during the day. So if you live in a black neighborhood where a bunch of criminals are out all night long selling drugs, guns, prostitutes, and so on then yeah the weaker the person the more danger they are in. If you go to any other neighborhood, everyone is in bed or laying on the sofa watching TV or sitting at the computer. You can walk around all night and rarely see anyone.

Anonymous · Answer

Yes, if they are an average female and alone, and if they are concerned of being physically overpowered. Let's say that there are 10 female strangers and 10 male strangers, and let's say 4 strangers for each sex have a desire to overpower someone physically. If a average male is by himself at night, I suspect it is likely he only needs to worry about some or all of the "bad" males depending on his relative strength and for the most part doesn't have to worry about the females. For a average woman, she has to worry about all 4 males and maybe some females depending on her relative strength.

ProbablyClueless · Answer

Probably more than men would, but being more careful at night is a good idea for everyone.

The reality is that most of the physical threats women face come from men they know, not generally strangers. The statistical data is very strong in that regard. If the raw data is to be believed, then men should actually be more careful at night than women.

Novemberr_ · Answer

Depending on the country and it coukd be better for them to be more cautious and alerted while it isn't inherently an obligation. Law enforcement must strictly protect them provided that they give the harshest punishments for offenders of crimes against women.

kellytheman · Answer

Yeah there is a lot of creeps out there. My friends with benefits is always hanging out with her girlfriends at night or she will call me to pick her up if she is alone at night. She also has a jacked 6ft 6 gay friend that hangs out with her too that can protect her too at night.

Joshydavid25 · Answer

Everybody should.. But it depends on the area.. Some areas are very safe, as to where a woman wouldn't have to worry much.. And then there's other places where everyone has to watch their backs..

OlderAndWiser · Answer

No, it is not a requirement. It is something that each person - each man and each woman - should decide for themselves, giving due weight to the potential consequences of failing to take reasonable precautions.

beefcakebradybatson · Answer

H**L to the YEAH !!! Plenty of creepy dudes waiting for a woman to let down her guard. I ask my niece, who'll be 48 St. Patrick's Day not to go out at night without my nephew, her brother, her husband, my nephew-in-law, or her son, my great-nephew, all three if possible accompanying her.

molonski2 · Answer

Quite obviously yes , they need to be careful and they need to have things planned out.
Look what happened to ABC staffer Jill Meagher in the middle of Brunswick , Victoria Australia, need to be extremely careful and hesitant of everything.

ohsheeT · Answer

I think nowadays everybody has to be careful and pay attention to what's going on..

The world has gotten crazier and also the people in it.

I mean, even freak accidents. You just have to be watching at all times I guess

Purpleronnie · Answer

Clearly there will be differences of opinion based on geography together with people history and or experience but I’d say yes but only marginally and only in respect to the types of crimes specifically against women.

Sevenpointfive · Answer

that guy is gay! he ain't even gonna kill her. he's got no hands. knubs like they were chopped horrifically off. he's in skinny jeans and a ballet pose. just order your avocado toast instead of calling the cops.

DishLady · Answer

Yeah bc we have our sassy bags and nonsense on us and probably some shoe that makes running impossible… we need to stay and look sharp!

naartjie · Answer

Any man that says no, wait until they have a daughter and let’s see how they feel about those daughter walking alone at night.

Kallehalle · Answer

In Europe, yes. But that's their own fault. They'll say "no!!! We didn't vote for that!!" But yes they did. They believed that foreign men were all good guys and that White Men are bad.

Now we have rape going on 24/7 by foreign migrants who believe White Women are all thirsting after African and Arab men. Oh well.

NoDecision · Answer

I've read a lot of stories of a girl meeting some guy and going out with him, never to be seen again, at least alive. Girls always have to be careful.

PeachyPie93 · Answer

Not really as long as you are fat no one fucks with you.. at least nobody has bothered me when I have gone out many times at night lol.

douride2 · Answer

I think it all depends on where you are. Even in the small town near where I live there is issues mostly with the drug addicts accosting you for money or what ever. I rarely go into town in the evening any more.

Apple1996 · Answer

Not just during the night but we gotta be careful during the day to

Anonymous · Answer

Yes and i work a night shift and i’ve had loads of scary encounters. Even just last night. Its honestly terrifying. I’m scared of guns too but shit is making me think i need a gun or pepper spray or some shit cause its terrifying and i can NOT defend myself. If someone attacked me; i’m gone fr fr.

Agape93 · Answer

Unfortunately yeah, unless you're good getting raped, kidnapped or killed.

FemPuppy · Answer

Logically no but it's hard to not feel and act that way at night. Sometimes I get so paranoid I take out my earbuds when I get close to people lol

dustybiker2 · Answer

You have to be careful as anyone anywhere. Even my taekwondo instructor who's a 7th grade dan is instinctively careful. That is life.

4ngelic · Answer

yes, women are weaker and smaller than men so they can be easier targets for a variety of crime, not just sa

Justneedtokno · Answer

Absolutely absolutely we must be cautious. I think because it was already ingrained in us that we are such this week or six that we can’t even do certain things alone anyway.

NordicInScandinavia · Answer

Absolutely. It's on us if something happens to us after all.

AyChingao · Answer

Of course, and it's a very well known fact. It's also a very sad commentary on our society

lilBigPotato · Answer

Yes but it depends very much on the location. On some I feel safe and others I pay more attention what's going on

lanabug · Answer

Yes. Most men at least have a chance to fight off their attacker (male or female) but the average woman can't win against the average man.

SolitarySolace · Answer

Don’t dress like a slut at night expecting nothing to happen. Everyone knows bad people come out at night. If you don’t expect it as a woman you’re just dumb

LiamJHayden · Answer

Yes. Guys on average are stronger and the psychos, though as small % of the male %, are still predominately male. Bear spray if you are not trained and licensed to carry.

Aiko_E_Lara · Answer

About the same. While it's true women are more vulnerable because they're the weaker ones, the statistics however states that men are targeted more generally and globally. So that may include during night time as well.

Hispanic-Cool-Guy · Answer

Yes. Women physically strength isn't of a man so they must be more careful.

I think all women should have a small gun ready to go in case of a p. o. s. tries something stupid so she can end him right there.

Lynx122 · Answer

Depends where you live. There's some regions where you don't, but they're rare.

Gwendoline · Answer

Absolutely. To pretend otherwise is delusional

Fireguy17 · Answer

sadly yes. There are a lot of creeps like rats that hide in the dark. So it is a good idea to be careful.

Bricealan · Answer

Exactly. The think differently is putting yourself at risk

HungTexan · Answer

I think women may be vulnerable to predators. They should be careful.

Nikki1989 · Answer

Absolutely. A woman shouldn't go anywhere at night, especially alone.

shortster · Answer

I think that everyone should be more careful at night. Most criminals are opportunistic, and you have more opportunity to sneak up on someone in the darkness of night.

exitseven · Answer

yes, most predators are male and the prey on females.

NicholasRedone · Answer

Sure. And so should any human with a brain 🧠 👀

lorenzomichael · Answer

Come on what do you think? Of course they should. They should be watching their back every Day and night.

David318578 · Answer

Sure, there are rapists out there so always be careful

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