{"product_id":"taking-safety-into-your-own-hands","title":"Taking Safety Into My Own Hands","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a one of a kind work and will not be remade. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy I made this piece-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI remember in drivers ed one of the first things we learned was to walk with your keys between your fingers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWait, I should say that was told to the class but meant for the girls.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe learn early on to check the child lock before getting into an Uber or Lyft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo text or call friends when we’re leaving somewhere alone and send an update when we get home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo not walk alone at night unless necessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo change up routes when walking or running to be less predictable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo not interact with street harassment but also don’t make them angry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo ignore and pretend everything is fine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’re told to think of the worst outcomes and adjust plans accordingly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause if we don’t it will be our fault.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen we speak up we’re told we misunderstood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’re told that we should be flattered. We’re told to dress differently.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’re told we’re over exaggerating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe learn that we are worthless. We see how people who come forward are treated and how the perpetrators are let off easy because their lives matter. We see them becoming Supreme Court judges, police officers, and president of the United States. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaybe instead of teaching girls how to stay safe we should focus on teaching boys and men how to be respectful and keep their hands to themselves. We don’t need men to fix this problem, we need them to stop making it in the first place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item is ready to ship and will be sent in 1-2 days!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI have tried to accurately photograph this item but due to variances between screens colors may appear different than the actual item.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Let's Make A Ruckus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39415658578053,"sku":"","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0348\/3454\/6821\/products\/IMG_0464.jpg?v=1622487723","url":"https:\/\/letsmakearuckus.com\/products\/taking-safety-into-your-own-hands","provider":"Let's Make A Ruckus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}