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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You can add hiking alone to the list of things women can't do without the risk of being raped and killed.

https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/arrest-made-in-murder-of-north-phoenix-hiker-pd[/quote]

It's been on that list as long as I've been alive and I am 55.

The victim had a buddy with her, and that didn't even help. [b]I don't think men understand how much energy it takes to watch out for your personal safety 24/7.[/quote][/b]

This +100.

I go out walking alone in my neighborhood, and on trails with my teenage son.   Even with another person, who is a male, I still go through all the what-ifs as I think about where we are going, parking, what day, time of day, etc.    These are things that do not cross his mind.  For instance, when he goes out on a desolate miles long walk with a friend or even alone along the Crescent Trail into DC (certain parts on quite empty on spring or summer weekdays).  I've pointed out to him that as a male, should he come up on or pass a lone female walker/runner to do so with much space and speed, so as not to potentially frighten her.

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Please don’t forget males are actually more likely to be victims of violent crime (not including domestic violence). Unfortunately everyone needs to be aware of their circumstances. [/quote]

I’ve head that a lot but I’d be very interested in seeing the numbers for unprovoked or random crime.  Men get into fights, and otherwise engage in activity that often provokes violence.  But I think it’s much less commonly that they are walking down the street minding their own business and are assaulted.  [/quote]

I doubt there are separate statistics for ‘random crime’.[b] Random crime, as horrific as it is, actually accounts for a relatively small proportion of crime.[/b] Don’t forget that most rape of females is perpetrated by a domestic partner or acquaintance.

Men are much more likely to be targeted by someone out looking for a fight. I wonder if they’re also more likely to square up to someone doing something wrong or to defend their property or resist a crime. [/quote]

But that's what we are talking about here.

In this particular thread.

Random sexual and violent assaults of women who are out jogging or walking.

It may be "a relatively small proportion of crime" but a) it is not unusual and b) that is of cold comfort to the women who experience it.[/quote]

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