Assault Quote by Emily Nagoski
““Not being assaulted is not a privilege to be earned through the judicious application of personal safety strategies. A woman should be able to walk down the street at 4 in the morning in nothing but her socks, blind drunk, without being assaulted, and I, for one, am not going to do anything to imply that she is in any way responsible for her own assault if she fails to Adequately Protect Herself. Men aren’t helpless dick-driven maniacs who can’t help raping a vulnerable woman. It disrespects EVERYONE.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Come As You Are, Emily Nagoski, 2015
Safety is a right, not a privilege earned by vigilance; victims are never responsible for assaults.
In simple terms: Safety is a right, not earned by effort.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for universal safety and victim support.
Themes
gender
violence
rights
Mood
determined
urgent
Type
advocacy
educational
When to use this quote
- public policy
- education campaigns
- community safety programs
Key Concepts
feminism
social justice
Questions to Reflect On
- What can individuals do to shift cultural narratives on assault?
- How can policies better protect vulnerable people?
A Different Perspective
Changing societal attitudes is slow and faces resistance.
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