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In reply to the discussion: No! For men, rape is NOT the default. [View all]marions ghost
(19,841 posts)who is easy prey. Young women with low self esteem for example. Young women who, like a friend of mine, were taught that she should "be available." Her father took her to get BC pills and convinced her this was to help her deal with the guys she'd encounter in college. Maybe he was right but it sent the wrong message. She is mid-40's now, never married. Sometimes the men that women should be the most afraid of are in their own family....
I think that teaching young men what is morally right is good, and not only in regard to sex. It may stop some from becoming a predator. Any kind of predator.
Also teach young women to have too much respect for themselves to become victims. Most women WILL have to deal with unwanted advances, many stopping short of rape, but still amounting to assault. Teach young women exactly where the line is.