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:
— Danielle Muscato (she/her) (@DanielleMuscato) September 25, 2018
“What would you do if all men had a 9pm curfew?”
Dudes: Read the replies and pay attention.#metoo #Kavanaugh #Cosby #feminism #maleprivilege #privilege
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.
— ????You Ruin Everything???? (@YouRuinEveryPod) September 25, 2018
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.
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!
— Mx/Sir Tired & Petty & ABD (@TiredInOR4Now) September 25, 2018
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
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 :
— Joanie Brosas on OnlyFans #BLACKLIVESMATTER (@JoanieBrosas) October 3, 2018
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?
It’s a situation so liberating that my mind goes blank with the endless possibilities rushing into it.
— Ankita Dash (@Ankeeta301) October 3, 2018
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.
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).
— Paul ????#OneMoreLight #HeForShe #BlackLivesMatter (@PaulMoseley1874) October 4, 2018
Dudes, this should horrify u that your behaviour impacts this severely on women & girls basic human rights 2 feel safe!
Guys, read this thread!
Wow… this is immense, humbling even. Every man should read this thread.
— ⓘ This name is disputed by official sources (@therealBennoooo) October 2, 2018
Gender privilege is clearly a huge problem, and has been like forever.
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!