A 2024 survey by the Worldwide Independent Network of Market Research revealed that violence against women jumped by 4% since 2019. These alarming numbers led to 46% of females worldwide feeling unsafe walking in their own neighborhoods at night.
As a result, women on social media have banded together to share survival hacks to deal with potential danger. These go beyond the basics, from wearing bright colors and acting “weird” to actually engaging with strange men who come up to you.
Many of these may seem out of the ordinary, but they will make sense once you read through them. Ladies, if you have tips of your own, feel free to share them in the comments!
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#42
My criminology professor said carrying heavy water bottles or umbrellas discouraged attacks as you have a visible weapon. Avoid ponytails as they make an easy grab from behind.
If you feel like you are being followed or have unwanted attention, turn and face them and ask them something innocuous, like the time. It shows them you are not afraid and now that you’ve seen them head on, you can ID them.
If you feel like you are being followed or have unwanted attention, turn and face them and ask them something innocuous, like the time. It shows them you are not afraid and now that you’ve seen them head on, you can ID them.
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21points
#43
When you are staying in a hotel alone, always put two names on the room and ask for 2 key cards.
20points
#44
Act weird. Wear bold bright colors, I now keep specific scents on hand for specific reasons. Feel free to look them up. Banana, and cucumber melon.
I put glitter all over my body whether I'm going to the gym or the club, you touch me, someone will know.
I put glitter all over my body whether I'm going to the gym or the club, you touch me, someone will know.
19points
#45
Fake names on rideshare apps and never let them know where home is. Always make sure to say it’s a male’s residence if it’s brought up.
15points
