This list is by all means non-exhaustive. Women everywhere could add thousands of points to my compilation of things women have to worry about. Some may see this as complaining about small things that women get nervous about, but in truth, it's a harsh, scary reality for much of the world's population. It's a call for women to use their voices to speak for change, and a call for men to lead the way in instigating that change. I pray every day that one day, I will live to see a new world where women can live in peace, without fear.
1. Men
2. Older family members
3. Parties
4. Exercising
5. Alcohol
6. Nighttime
7. Being Alone
8. Bathrooms
9. Sidewalks
Getting from point A to point B in any city without a male present is actually terrifying.
10. Shorts
11. Heels
12. Skirts
13. Jeans
14. Swimsuits
15. Literally any kind of clothing
Sexual harassment happens, period. No description of clothing choices needed.
16. Cars
17. Makeup
18. No Makeup
19. Politics
20. Sex
21. Having an opinion
If "no" doesn't mean much to you, then I know my point of view won't either.
22. Not having an opinion
23. Their own bodies
24. Public Transportation
"Accidentally" bump into me one more time, sir, and I will lose it on you.
25. Relationships
26. Bars
27. Beds
28. Dancing
29. Social Media
30. Physical Touch
As much as many women want to be able to enjoy a friendly hug or joking nudge, there's always that question in the back of our minds, "Will he stop if I tell him to?"
31. Saying no
32. Flirting
33. Dimly lit areas
Women going miles out of their way to walk through areas with lights is a real thing.
34. Concerts
35. Medication
36. Doors
37. Running
38. Going outside
39. Dating sites
Don't even get me started on why Tinder is the actual worst for women. It seems like at least half of these men are lying about their age, identity, and worst of all, their intentions.
40. Dating in general
41. Desks
42. Tables
43. Being nice
44. Work
45. School
Ah, yes. The breeding ground for toxic masculinity, unwanted advances, and people in charge doing absolutely nothing about it.
46. The news
47. Speaking
48. Standing up for themselves
Heather Heyer. Caroline Nosal. Janese Talton-Jackson. Lisa Trubnikova. Mary Spears. All women that were killed for saying "no" to advances by men.
49. Travel
50. Walking
51. Direct Messaging
Having a public Instagram for publicity reasons comes with consequences...like receiving completely unsolicited comments and photos. No one needs to see that...
52. Gyms
53. Breastfeeding
54. Open windows
55. Gas stations
56. Parking lots
57. Smiling
Rihanna said it best, "All of my kindness is taken for weakness".
58. Showers
