What Can You Do To Make Women Feel Safe?
Firstly, no one should or can justify sexual abuse and harassment. Thus, statements such as “she was asking for it” or “why was she walking alone” aren’t appropriate. Furthermore, if you hear someone from your family or friends talking like this, you should discuss their understanding of these situations. As Arteaga suggests, no one should normalize abuse and offense, which only gives more confidence to potential aggressors.