So woman, alone, can “take back” the streets. They can almost always be overpowered, raped and/or murdered by a man. It is not “empowering” to put your life in danger. Don’t run alone in an isolated area. EVER!
Yes, after Karina Vetrano was killed while jogging in Queens a few years ago it became clear that predators don’t have to be local (so no area is truly “safe”); the mutants will come looking for you in isolated places.
Safety concerns influence every area of a woman’s life. It is one of life choices that women make that often result in less overall lifetime income. I lived, worked, and attended school in some of the worst neighborhoods in the U.S. so that I could achieve my goals. I had absolutely **no** support or encouragement from family and friends, especially the women.
Does a woman go to night school classes after work?
Does she strive to go into one of the doctoral professions because the school is in a certain inner city neighborhood? ( law, medical, dental, pharmacy, optometry etc.)
Does she apply for a particular job because of the hours, the location of the business, or travel requirements to areas that are less safe?
Does she choose a more expensive and safer home or apartment?
I have faced each of these decisions and in every case it was the choice that was far less safe.
Don’t run alone in an isolated area. EVER!
In Chitown, Don’t run alone in anyplace but the North Shore. area. EVER!