I agree with the other posts about this topic that a lot of girls will do a lot of things that maybe she doesn't want to do, just to keep the attention of a guy she likes or is dating. I think that because of this some men don't know how to take no for an answer, because just like the family guy skit that was posted, a lot of times a girl will cave in... so when a girl stands up for herself and says no.. especially if a guy has been drinking, he may not know how to take it and I think this is when a lot of "rape" and sexual assaults happen... because guys never learn to take no as an answer!! And I am not making an excuse for guys if thats what that sounded like...This means that in some cases girls are either unfairly pressured to say yes, and if they say no, something might happen anyway... a lose lose situation when a guy cant take no for an answer...
This brings up my next point, I think that in order to join a fraternity that guys should have to take a class informing them everything that could be considered assault and rape and the consequenses that can ensue... Not that only frat boys are the ones doing this but it is a start... I Think freshman should have to take an online class at the very least educating them on what is sexual assault and what isn't... It would by no means solve the problem but if it saves one victim then hey why not??
I completely agree with you on both of your points! I also feel that part of the problem is that guys don't deal with hearing "No." very well. Which may lead to them not taking no for an answer at all. On the flip-side, which we discussed in class, I also feel that women not knowing how to say no is a problem. We have all been in uncomfortable situations at some point in our life that has been hard for us to say no. Whether it is sexually oriented or just a simple confrontation with a friend. Being uncomfortable in a situation somewhat "pressures" us into saying yes, just so we can escape the feeling.
ReplyDeleteAs a freshman I also agree with the class. I mean they make us take Alcohol Edu, so why not a sexual assault course? I feel that it is just as important. Even if they would add a sexual assault portion to Alcohol Edu, that would be a major plus and raise awareness that it is common especially when alcohol is involved.