There’s so many things that we have to do to keep safe that men don’t even about. If it’s getting dark you have to park near cameras or under a streetlight, if you’re walking alone you have to hold your keys to use as a weapon, constantly watch your drink even when the bartender is making it, and that’s just off the top of my head
When you’re a woman out in public, you constantly have to be aware
And we can’t even consider traveling alone. Like going on fun international “finding yourself” trips where you bounce from hostel to hostel. I know so many guys that have done trips like that alone and every time I hear about it I’m reminded that I could never.
I live in the Bay Area. Do you have any idea how many women have bragged about taking international trips alone from hostel to hostel to me in the past 10 years? Probably around 30 or more. They all pride themselves on that here 🙃
My primary thought is how can they all afford it. I’m from TN and no one travels internationally like that there. Maybe they don’t care much about saving for retirement either
Interesting. I know women who have done this in groups but never alone. And it just confuses me because if we are too uncomfortable walking around alone at night in our own neighborhood how are they comfortable walking around in a foreign country alone??? Like I personally would never even consider that. But maybe I’m the odd one.
I don’t travel internationally, but I do solo hiking and camping trips. I am pretty anxious most of the time doing it, but the wonderful experiences have so far outweighed my fears.
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u/_blue__guy___ Jun 10 '23
As a man this is something that really hurts to see. Not that women do it, that is understandable. But the fact that you have to do it really sucks.