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Things I've Learned As A Woman

That I shouldn't have had to.

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1. How to walk alone at night.

Walk fast and confidently. Don’t wear headphones and do not look distracted. Have 911 or a friend’s number readily available on your phone, put your keys in between your knuckles like a weapon.


2. You will often times be underestimated in the following :

Strength (physical and emotional), street smarts, regular smarts, and athleticism.


3. You will be judged by your looks.


4. People may assume your looks mean more to you than they actually do.

5. Random men will ask you to smile for them.

They will put their hands on your shoulders or around your waist and you are not supposed to make a fuss of it. Ignore catcalling.


6. Use the buddy system (this is why girls go to the bathroom in groups)

7. Your confidence will often be taken as being conceded.

    8. Sometimes if you show too much emotion people will assume you are on your period.

    9. You’re not supposed to talk about your period.

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