Viral Post Asking Women, ‘What Would You Do If All Men Had 9 PM Curfew?’ Reveals An Ugly Reality

It is shameful how women around the globe feel unsafe. Rather than addressing the core problem, many people have suggested bizarre solutions. To feel protected and safe, women are being told to carry pepper spray to cover their body properly or to just stay at home at night.

Many times, whenever there is a rape incident in news, politicians and personalities come forward and blame the victim for being out of home at late hours. Rather than taking up the responsibility of making women feel safe, we blame them for their own safety.

We ask them to confine themselves in their homes if they don’t want to put themselves in any danger. But recently a civil right activist, Danielle Muscato,  posted a utopian scenario to women.

“What would you do if all men had a 9 pm curfew?”

Ladies, a question for you:

“What would you do if all men had a 9pm curfew?”

Dudes: Read the replies and pay attention.#metoo #Kavanaugh #Cosby #feminism #maleprivilege #privilege

— Danielle Muscato (she/her) (@DanielleMuscato) September 25, 2018

The replies that came out are heart-breaking as they show how we, women, are deprived of the simplest of things just because we feel under constant threat when we step out of our homes. This thread is a reflection of the scary reality of how women are under constant threat of being followed home or their drinks being spiked. Honestly, there are many of us, who for the sake of our safety, do actually confine ourselves in our home.

I’d go for a walk in the dark without leaping out of my skin at little noises. Just thinking about going somewhere alone without anxiety seems like a dream. Is this how guys feel all the time?

— Emma Smart (@IMEmmaSmart) September 25, 2018

I’d go to the bathroom without worrying that someone was drugging my drink.

I’d go out dancing without worrying about someone sticking their hand up my dress.

I’d play pinball without worrying that someone was going to grab my ass.

— ????You Ruin Everything???? (@YouRuinEveryPod) September 25, 2018

I’d go out dancing with friends and not worry about getting groped, dry humped or in general, being touched.

— Erin (@eapoole88) October 2, 2018

So many things. I wouldn’t feel scared walking home alone after a late class. I would be able to grab drinks with girl friends without someone interrupting us. #MeToo

— Pauline Massé (@PaulineMss) October 2, 2018

As long as everything else stays open past 9…go live my best life!

Go to the grocery store
Go for a walk in the park
Drive out to where the light pollution ends & look at the stars
Go to bars & take a ride share home while drunk
Go outside & forget my phone at home & not worry

— Mx/Sir Tired & Petty & ABD (@TiredInOR4Now) September 25, 2018

1. save $ because i can walk from the bus/metro stop instead of taking lyft
2. take long walks
3. not carry my keys in my fist like a weapon
4. not cross the street at every shadow
5. go dancing w/o worrying about being felt up or roofied
6. wear whatever I wanted

— Layla Maryam Razavi (@LaylaMRazavi) October 3, 2018

Things I would do if all men had a 9pm curfew :
Go on a long walk
Feel safe enough to fill up on gas
Drive to my favorite ice cream place
Go to a park and look at stars
Sit outside and drink a beer
Grab whatever I forgot in my car
Go to a movie

What would YOU do?

— Joanie Brosas on OnlyFans #BLACKLIVESMATTER (@JoanieBrosas) October 3, 2018

It’s a situation so liberating that my mind goes blank with the endless possibilities rushing into it.

I love taking pictures at night, so would go out on a spree with my camera and then lie down to stargaze when I get tired. Experiencing complete fearlessness for the 1st time.

— Ankita Dash (@Ankeeta301) October 3, 2018

Thinking about this made me realize how un-free I am. The threat of violence because of my gender is something so normal I’ve stopped imagining different kinds of freedom. https://t.co/yfqTDgbkLZ

— Jherane (@Jherane_) September 26, 2018

Danielle suggested men listen to the replies so that they can understand the plight of women.

And, thankfully, some men actually did.

This is an incredible thread, but very gutting 2 read. It should & does make me; as a male feel extremely guilty (Just 4 being male).
Dudes, this should horrify u that your behaviour impacts this severely on women & girls basic human rights 2 feel safe!
Guys, read this thread!

— Paul ????#OneMoreLight #HeForShe #BlackLivesMatter (@PaulMoseley1874) October 4, 2018

Wow… this is immense, humbling even. Every man should read this thread.

Gender privilege is clearly a huge problem, and has been like forever.

— ⓘ This name is disputed by official sources (@therealBennoooo) October 2, 2018

This viral post is just a way to start the conversation about how women around the globe are struggling in the public sphere for their safety. We are extremely happy for this thread as it gives a real opportunity to many to acknowledge the women’s struggles across the globe about safety!