Some men still believe that it s O.K. to use manipulation, coercion, or force to get what they want from women. Some men still believe that women want to be forced to have sex. Some men still deny that they are really inflicting pain on women. Some men still believe that they are not responsible for their behavior when they are high or intoxicated. Some women still believe they owe a man sex in exchange for his paying for a date.
Some women still believe that they have to give in to a man s demand for sex.
Some women are unwilling to take responsibility for their own safety. Get away from males that seem threatening. Reject stereotypes that define females as passive and helpless and males as aggressive and dominant. Not assume that a woman being alone with you means she wants sex. Not assume that previous sexual contact means automatic permission now.