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To suggest a male curfew one night a week

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twojumps · 19/08/2024 17:41

when women can walk free in the streets without fear?

Yes, violence still happens in homes and behind closed doors but what a powerful message it would send.

I'd say every night but let's start with one.

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FreedomDogs · 19/08/2024 17:46

Most violence against women happens in the home.

Also, men who commit violence against women in the streets are already breaking the law - why do you think a curfew will deter them more than the fact that assault/rape/violence is already illegal?

AnneLovesGilbert · 19/08/2024 17:46

It’s a great idea.

WinterMorn · 19/08/2024 17:46

twojumps · 19/08/2024 17:41

when women can walk free in the streets without fear?

Yes, violence still happens in homes and behind closed doors but what a powerful message it would send.

I'd say every night but let's start with one.

This is completely unrealistic.

stayathomer · 19/08/2024 17:45

The only ones who won’t keep the curfew will be the ones to be afraid of

FatmanandKnobbin · 19/08/2024 17:45

There are loads of other things that would be far more effective than this totally unworkable idea.

lazzapazza · 19/08/2024 17:45

Disgusting idea to tarnish all men with the same brush. Give Your head a wobble op.

FrenchandSaunders · 19/08/2024 17:44

Ridiculous idea and impossible to enforce.

arethereanyleftatall · 19/08/2024 17:44

Can you imagine how utterly lovely it would be. It would be bliss for most women.

Completely unenforceable though! All the baddies would rub their hands in glee at all the women out there with no protection!

Presumably no males could work anywhere that required them getting home over the curfew too? No police, fire brigade, bar workers, bouncers, waiters.

ComtesseDeSpair · 19/08/2024 17:43

I think it’s more productive to work on changing social attitudes and expectations. If the only way you can prevent somebody from doing something is by physically restraining them, you don’t have much of a society.

Balloonhearts · 19/08/2024 17:42

And men who have to work...?

OoodlesofNoodles · 19/08/2024 17:42

And punish the majority for the actions of the minority?

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