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Self-Defense for Women

Introduction

The number of women becoming victims for various types of violence and mistreatments has risen. For instance, it was reported that women abused physically in the state of Pennsylvania formed the bulk of crimes committed in 2016. Women are targeted because of their inability to protect themselves. This is a disturbing fact, given that women have achieved equal status as men in the society. The lack of physical strength should not be used as an excuse to physical assault or mistreat women. However, women can defend themselves with whatever material that they carry in their bags. The most common material that can be used for self-protection in women include spray, water bottles, and pens among others. These materials are portable and can easily fit in purses. It can be frustrating to be physically abused by strangers or people you know, being able to defend yourself using things you carry such as water bottles can help in preventing further harm and frustrations.

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It is shocking to learn that the number of crimes that were committed in the state of Pennsylvania was 263,242, and most of the crimes involved physical violence against women. Most women were assaulted by strangers they did not know while other involved those they knew and had some sort of association. The number of women that were killed in Pennsylvania in 2017 due to violence was 78. Street harassment is common against women in the state, and women that are most targeted are those who walk alone in the secluded environments. The harassment of women is encouraged by American culture, which value men that women. Thus, there is high rate of acceptance of violence against women. It is time women learn to protect themselves against rogue male society members that takes advantage of them. Having a spray and other sharp objects can be helpful during incidences of harassment.

The nabbing of women happen both during the day and during the day time. Rape and robbery are among the most common types of violence against women. Women must avoid people they don’t trust or those with history of violence. Besides, walking in lonely places is risky, especially when you are alone. We might not have the intelligence to know the characters of strangers, but women can use the things they have to prevent attack or harm those who intend to hurt them. It is important, however, not to use instruments that can interfere with your concentration such as earphones. Using materials such as spray require preparedness before an attack is done.

Women can defend themselves using keys, water bottles, and sprays when they have effective mechanisms of removing them before the attacker spots them. Thus, it is important to study the physical behavior of an individual when they are approaching you, this can help in providing a clue on the person likely to be an attacker. It is advisable for women to carry any of the listed materials above to be safe during physical violence, the materials can be the difference.

Conclusion

Women can defend themselves using the daily equipment that they carry with them, materials such as spray, keys and water bottle can be important in cases of attack. Women are target since it is believed that they have no ability to defend themselves. It is important to be prepared when u stay in a community with high rate of violence against women.