I was on a date with this guy, and we were talking about hobbies. His is martial arts, so I told him about my experience learning and volunteering for IMPACT Israel. Date: Rape protection for women? Lemme guess: Punch to the face, knee to the groin, run away as fast as you can? Me:… Continue reading Let Me Tell You What Ruins The Moment
Tag: violence against women
12 Sex Ed Things That Aren’t Even About Sex
Even if you are pro abstinence only education (and you believe that it works) there are crucial things you can tell young people without even talking to them about sex at all. While I am mainly aiming for girls here, most of these topics do apply to young boys as well. By the way, I am… Continue reading 12 Sex Ed Things That Aren’t Even About Sex
An Open Letter To Ramatcal Gadi Eizenkot
The women of Israel want to serve in the army... but right now, it is not a safe place for us.
It’s Activism Time!
Can you think of any better reading material than the statistics of sexual harrassment at your university? I can't. It's incredible. This photo states that in the past academic year alone, there have been 25 complaints within the university. (And that's ONLY the cases that were reported! Remember, most cases are not reported!) The article… Continue reading It’s Activism Time!
Some Thoughts on What It Takes to Be a Good Father
Be A Good Bystander. You’re Not Exempt From Fighting Violence.
Domestic violence affects everyone. Whether you are the victim, the perpetrator, the victim or perpetrator's child, relative, friend, coworker, neighbor...you're affected. This is not somebody else's problem. It's not something which isn't your business. And don't think that just because it's a huge probelm that somehow means one person can't make a difference. Check out… Continue reading Be A Good Bystander. You’re Not Exempt From Fighting Violence.
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