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Sisterhood and art of self defense (The Daily Advance)
“Before my parents sent the check for my first semester of college, my mom made me a deal. She told me that I could go to school in Boston — if I took a self-defense class first. So we went.” (Originally Published: 7/29/2010; Last DCTKD update: 7/31/2010)
Check security when sending student to college (VisaliaTimesDelta.com)
“What ought to be an exciting rite of passage and the beginning of one of life’s great adventures is being overshadowed this year by fears of violence and concerns about student safety.” (Originally Published: 8/28/2008; Last DCTKD update: 9/4/2008)
Teen girls target self-defense classes (News8Austin.com)
by Ivanhow Broadcast News Service
“One in four college women have been a victim of rape. New statistics show that one in two rape victims is under the age of 18. And 26 percent of high school girls have been the victim of physical abuse, sexual abuse, or date forced sex.” (Originally Published: 5/13/2008; Last DCTKD update: 5/22/2008)
Confidence key in defense class for Oakland women (Inside Bay Area)
by Kamika Dunlap
“Through her self-defense class, [Waaduda] Karim said she learned she was right to trust her instincts. Karim and her fellow students are building upper body strength and endurance to defend themselves in violent confrontations. And the women are learning to be more aware of their surroundings, to walk in pairs and to stay in well-lit areas. Above all else, these women are gaining confidence.” (Originally Published: 2/6/2008; Last DCTKD update: 2/6/2008)
The Truth and Lies about Women’s Self-Defense (Women’s Center, Emory University)
by Lorne Coleman
“Like most of the media messages targeted at women, the messages women receive about self-defense contain myths designed to perpetuate our rape culture, a culture which accepts male violence against women as the norm.” (Last DCTKD update: 6/27/2007)