A little bit about all we've discussed lately

I haven't blogged in awhile. First I want to bring up one small point about walking to the car alone. I don't think it matters completely what your sex is. I think that men have just as much of a reason to be as careful as women. Sure they don't always have to be worried about being rapped but what about being robbed? Or being shot just because? Or even car-jacked? If someone wants a car or some money and they have a gun, I highly doubt that they are going to care what you sex is. If anything it's going to come down to appearance. Does this person look like they are well off? Women do however have that extra precaution of rap. Also they have less means to protect themselves. This is why I am all for self-defense classes and being extra careful at night. At work no one is allowed to leave by themselves after dark. Not even guys. I also carry mace and my keys laced in my fingers. It may seem silly to be on high alert all the time but I would rather be cautious and alive then carefree and dead. I think men should be just as alert as women. Anyone can become a victim.
Second I love talking about media influences on gender. It is so true and we know it but we eat it up anyhow. Why? Because it's common and accepted. I loved that book about the paperbag princess. I thought that was hilarious. However, you have to think about how many parents would really buy that for their children. I probably would because I think fairytales and romance movies in general are so unrealistic. Also I love shows like Sex and the City. Yes, they are still out looking for relationships but it's not the most important thing in their life. There is more content about jobs and family life and that it is possible to have a life after 35 when you are still not married. And of course they are still looking for relationships that work because who really wants to be alone forever? How realistic is that? But romance movies and TV shows suck for the most part. Disney movies are the worst. That's where it all starts. "What if prince charming had never shown up? Would Snow White have gotten up, gotten a job with a health care package and a baby from her local sperm bank?" Oh man, that quote is kind of depressing and funny at the same time.