Safety Precautions and Self Defence for Women
Safety Precautions and Self Defence for Women
BY ALANNA REBECCA
Have you ever witnessed rape or have been a victim of rape yourself? The very thought of rape will send an average woman a wave of fear. As a woman, it is natural to be afraid and to shy away due to embarrassment when it comes to this topic. However, it is high time that we took a stand and learnt to not be blind to take precautions and to protect ourselves, self-defend.
Rape cases in Malaysia have increased immensely - with 3,173 cases reported in 2010. 3,409 and 3,626 cases reported in 2008 and 2009. These statistics were given by the Polis Diraja Malaysia. According to my.theasianparent.com, statistics suggest that as many as 73% of all rape cases reported in Malaysia involved children aged 18 and below, and in most cases the crime is committed by people known to the victims.
In 2010, Haslinah Yacob, President of the All Women's Action Society concluded using statistics from year 2000 to 2009 that only ONE in every ten cases are reported and that "it is possible to surmise that in Malaysia, approximately one person is raped every 15 minutes." And this was in 2010.
We cannot allow the numbers to keep hiking up in the years to come so here are some safety precautions to take and steps on how to simply escape an attack, NOT stay and fight!
Dressing appropriately is very important. Yes, fully clothed school going children have been victims but as grown women, we must also be aware of the extra attention we are receiving from potential rapists. “Teach your son how to respect women” is a phrase we often blurt out when it comes to rape but we as women should also be mindful of the attention we are seeking without even being aware.
Take responsibility over your own actions. Avoid excessive use of alcohol as they interfere with clear thinking, effective communication and your ability to respond in your own best interest. Especially when out at clubs, always go with a familiar
BY ALANNA REBECCA
Have you ever witnessed rape or have been a victim of rape yourself? The very thought of rape will send an average woman a wave of fear. As a woman, it is natural to be afraid and to shy away due to embarrassment when it comes to this topic. However, it is high time that we took a stand and learnt to not be blind to take precautions and to protect ourselves, self-defend.
Rape cases in Malaysia have increased immensely - with 3,173 cases reported in 2010. 3,409 and 3,626 cases reported in 2008 and 2009. These statistics were given by the Polis Diraja Malaysia. According to my.theasianparent.com, statistics suggest that as many as 73% of all rape cases reported in Malaysia involved children aged 18 and below, and in most cases the crime is committed by people known to the victims.
In 2010, Haslinah Yacob, President of the All Women's Action Society concluded using statistics from year 2000 to 2009 that only ONE in every ten cases are reported and that "it is possible to surmise that in Malaysia, approximately one person is raped every 15 minutes." And this was in 2010.
We cannot allow the numbers to keep hiking up in the years to come so here are some safety precautions to take and steps on how to simply escape an attack, NOT stay and fight!
Dressing appropriately is very important. Yes, fully clothed school going children have been victims but as grown women, we must also be aware of the extra attention we are receiving from potential rapists. “Teach your son how to respect women” is a phrase we often blurt out when it comes to rape but we as women should also be mindful of the attention we are seeking without even being aware.
Take responsibility over your own actions. Avoid excessive use of alcohol as they interfere with clear thinking, effective communication and your ability to respond in your own best interest. Especially when out at clubs, always go with a familiar