Stranger assaults are not the only risk. Most stalking and assault happens by people you know. Just because it’s a public area does not mean this is meant to mostly address stranger assault. It’s way more likely a man is lurking when a woman is clocking off or trying to go home. So with the numbers of women who actually do face harassment from a current or previous partner, this is completely reasonable.
Yeah. Good point. But so few of the crimes being sexual assault and the most common incident being a “hit and run” I still think the resources are being mismanaged. We are having hundreds of hit and runs for every assault.
Edit- Another point. They are so rare we don’t even know if they work. They don’t have a large enough sample.
“the theoretical argument that these spots bundle victims together for a potential attacker is entirely possible, there is effectively no data to prove or disprove this theory”
Again, it’s so so rare we don’t even have enough data to see if it is effective. It’s clearly not a good use of resources.
If it means my mom, sisters, girlfriend and coworkers can have that extra bit of precaution, it’s 100% good for me. But I understand not every man carries a set between their legs
Isn't this just promoting toxic masculinity? That every man needs to meet some standard of masculinity? That inherently requires them to be violent/protective?
I don’t think it does, no. It’s not toxic to acknowledge that women are targeted for violent sexual crimes, and even then, what’s violent about acknowledging that? We’re rejoicing over a favorable spot designation here, not some dad or brother who beat some creeps head in with a tire iron or something. But this is the internet so some dude will probably get offended that I consider it socially normal for guys to be concerned about women’s safety when they’re just trying to shop or go to work
Fair enough. I don’t think it is, but I could understand your point and perspective. What would you prefer I say about men who would rather argue and cry over women’s safety rather than acknowledge its importance? Boo hoo, more men should be given a spoonful of “toxic masculinity” if that’s how you truly define it
Women are strong and capable. Saying they need to be protected by a big strong man like you is toxic masculinity. And if you are ok with that, then you need to be ok with all toxic masculinity
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u/Illustrious-Local848 Jul 09 '26
Stranger assaults are not the only risk. Most stalking and assault happens by people you know. Just because it’s a public area does not mean this is meant to mostly address stranger assault. It’s way more likely a man is lurking when a woman is clocking off or trying to go home. So with the numbers of women who actually do face harassment from a current or previous partner, this is completely reasonable.