"How to Avoid getting Raped"

[Springslips]

38. I never know what to say about this issue.

Obviously. There needs to be a "don't rape class," at freshman orientation too.

I don't know what they say in the class, but if it "dress appropriately," or "act more ladylike" then I agree with her protest 2000-percent.

But,

Please tell me, and this lesson would be good for all crimes, what is wrong with telling youngsters how they can protect themselves and take preventive action? Like:

Go to social events in a group with people you trust
Don't get too wasted, but if you do have a member in your group be sober, a DD.
Try not to be with someone you don't know alone.
When meeting someone new, drive yourself and meet in a public space.
Know your rights, it is Ok to say no.
Carry pepper spray, or other self defense items.
Never accept a drink from a stranger.
Always defend your boundaries, even with people you know
Always report anything that crosses the line, it is not your fought.

Stuff like that. What we need in our society is to understand the difference between "blame" and teaching a healthy internal locus of control.

And by all means TEACH guys the no raping class; too many of them are idiots with crazy beliefs.