Hitting Women In Self Defense

[Professional Russian]

Is it Ok to hit a girl in self defense. Shes attacking you and you hit her. is that ok? in my opinion it is because its self defense. Dont give me the "A real man would never hit a girl" argument because we already know thats a bunch of bullshit.

[Horizon]

I think if a girl deserves to be hit, if she hit you first, if she deserves it, hit her. XD But the same applies to guys. We are all human, and if we choose to talk shit, it's our own damn fault we got hit. Just don't go around hitting people for no reason xD And don't mistake this for me supporting abuse, because I don't.

[Breakeven]

i will go with no but
but lets say she was holding a knife against u or a gun , r u gonna let her kill u? no u will try to stop her but dont kill her then i guess yea with self defense
but like if she slap u or something then u still have no right to hit a woman

[AppealToReason]

Tough to say.
On one hand, I wouldn't hit anyone back for slapping me. It'd have to be a full out attack before I do anything. But if she is threatening you or punching you, then I'm not going to tell you not to hit her.
I don't like hitting anyone, but I would hit a girl if needed. And I disagree with viv on the "does not mean you have the right...". Sorry, if someone tried to kill me, I'd do whatever I could to cripple them, man or woman.

[Desuetude]

All the girls moan about sexism and blah blah but then there are still stupid sayings like this being used.
I say go for it. Guys and girls shouldn't be treated differently and if she's about to hurt or injure badly (not for a measly girly slap or some shit) like she had a knife or something, you surely you wouldn't just stand there and let her? If it's in self defence then I see no reason why it should be wrong.

[Breakeven]

Tough to say.
On one hand, I wouldn't hit anyone back for slapping me. It'd have to be a full out attack before I do anything. But if she is threatening you or punching you, then I'm not going to tell you not to hit her.
I don't like hitting anyone, but I would hit a girl if needed. And I disagree with viv on the "does not mean you have the right...". Sorry, if someone tried to kill me, I'd do whatever I could to cripple them, man or woman.


like i said lets say she was holding a knife against u or a gun , r u gonna let her kill u? no u will try to stop her but that does not mean beat the life out of her
if someone is gonna kill u of course u gonna stop them but other reasons u have no right to hit a woman

[AppealToReason]

I said I disagree with the don't beat the life out of her part, not the trying to stop her part.

[Gigablue]

It's okay to hit someone in self defense, regardless of gender, as long as reasonable force is used. It's not right to hit someone without a valid reason such as self defense.

Gender is completely irrelevant when it comes to it being okay to hit someone. The idea that you shouldn't hit women but it's perfectly okay to hit men is outdated and sexist. It implies that women are fragile and in need of protection, and also that violence against men is acceptable, which it isn't.

[Breakeven]

It's okay to hit someone in self defense, regardless of gender, as long as reasonable force is used. It's not right to hit someone without a valid reason such as self defense.

Gender is completely irrelevant when it comes to it being okay to hit someone. The idea that you shouldn't hit women but it's perfectly okay to hit men is outdated and sexist. It implies that women are fragile and in need of protection, and also that violence against men is acceptable, which it isn't.

^ okay u explain what i wanted to say in better words XD

[OregonStateDude]

If it's like a butch lesbian hitting me, then I'm gonna knock her on her ass! But yeah, I usually won't hit a girl, it's not too cool.

[FreeFall]

Of course! It's perfectly fine to go to town and do some damage when you're protecting yourself, regardless of gender.

If I were beating up a man, I'd actually be pissed he'd rather lay down and take it, than try to fend me off! I'm his equal and he's insulting me by seeing me as less of a human, someone so frail and dainty, when he refuses to hit me "because I'm a woman." So? Yes, I'm built differently from you but we'd be lying if we said we've never seen a Big Bertha before, women are capable of smacking a guy around and he better realize some could make him walk the thin line of life and death if he just lets it happen. I'm not a bubble, pushing me off won't kill me so put up your dukes and protect your "honor" or at least your life. Not that I'd be so aggressive, I don't fight unless in defense of myself or friend, it's just a point.
Now if he'd do that same thing for anyone and/or he's just a pacifist, I probably need to re-evaluate why I hit him to begin with...

[xXLucyXx]

I'm a girl, sure I wouldn't want to get hit but I don't think it's fair to say that 'you can't hit a girl' because I know girls who just hit boys in my year for no reason it kind of pisses me off, they use this inequality to their advantage. If a girl wants a fight, fight them. XD

[Jess]

there's nothing wrong with hitting a girl in self defense. doesn't matter if it's a girl or boy you should be able to defend yourself and all

[Mirage]

Dude. If some chick is pulling a knife on you I don't care if she is a woman you should react in self defense!

[Thunderstorm]

Obviously yes you can in self defense. Don't let your dignity prevail over your health and life. You cna get back dignity but you can't get your life back. But yeah if a girl slaps you as a joke but it hurts just keep joking around don't actually slap her back.

[CourtingErmine]

If a guy hits a girl, it's right for self-defense. If a girl hits a guy, it's right for self-defense. I really don't get the point of this thread, sorry Professional Russian, its common knowledge if someone hit you, no matter sex, race, sexual orientation, you react in self defense. The school system doesn't believe so, but then again, they're not preparing you for life. They're preparing disabled children for life. Anyway, it's in a persons DNA to react defensively of he/she is attacked, IRS primal. Yes, it's okay to do.

[FreeFall]

If a guy hits a girl, it's right for self-defense. If a girl hits a guy, it's right for self-defense. I really don't get the point of this thread, sorry Professional Russian, its common knowledge if someone hit you, no matter sex, race, sexual orientation, you react in self defense. The school system doesn't believe so, but then again, they're not preparing you for life. They're preparing disabled children for life. Anyway, it's in a persons DNA to react defensively of he/she is attacked, IRS primal. Yes, it's okay to do.
Not so.

In my area, we've many a dashing gentleman that will shudder at the mere idea of even poking a wildcat girl to get her off of him to protect himself.

Long story short we've got many die hard "never ever hit a woman" fanatics that will happily skin any man that dares to strike a woman, even if she was shooting at him with a rifle.

[Josie95]

Obviously I'd never condone needlessly hitting a woman but...

If you are legitimately in danger of being physically harmed then screw all that social norm stuff. Do what you gotta do dude.

[Gigablue]

Obviously I'd never condone needlessly hitting a woman but...

If you are legitimately in danger of being physically harmed then screw all that social norm stuff. Do what you gotta do dude.

Does this mean that you condone the needless hitting of a man? Is there some difference between hitting a man and hitting a woman?

[Josie95]

Does this mean that you condone the needless hitting of a man? Is there some difference between hitting a man and hitting a woman?
I don't condone the needless hitting of anyone. I don't know why you're putting words in my mouth. The original question is if it's ok to hit a girl in self defense. I'm saying if there is a real threat then do it.

[Sudds3]

So everyone has heard some girl yell at a guy that they can't hit girls....but e evryone has also heard at least one girl scream that girls are just as good and though and smart as guys if not better! They contradict. So please pick one, it's either a guy can't hit (and by hit I mean punch playfully or push) a girl at all or you are just as tough and equal to guys if not better. Because I have had both yelled at me and it seriously pisses me off!

[Mortal Coil]

Of course! It's perfectly fine to go to town and do some damage when you're protecting yourself, regardless of gender.

If I were beating up a man, I'd actually be pissed he'd rather lay down and take it, than try to fend me off! I'm his equal and he's insulting me by seeing me as less of a human, someone so frail and dainty, when he refuses to hit me "because I'm a woman." So? Yes, I'm built differently from you but we'd be lying if we said we've never seen a Big Bertha before, women are capable of smacking a guy around and he better realize some could make him walk the thin line of life and death if he just lets it happen. I'm not a bubble, pushing me off won't kill me so put up your dukes and protect your "honor" or at least your life. Not that I'd be so aggressive, I don't fight unless in defense of myself or friend, it's just a point.
Now if he'd do that same thing for anyone and/or he's just a pacifist, I probably need to re-evaluate why I hit him to begin with...
Amen to this. Nothing is more insulting than a guy who refuses to stand up for himself because he's too proud or macho to hit a girl under any circumstances.

Dude. If some chick is pulling a knife on you I don't care if she is a woman you should react in self defense!

This too. I'm against the whole "don't hit a girl" logic anyway. Definitely, there's a line, but it should be the same for both genders. The same equality principle applies for self-defense.

[Horizon]

It's nice to see there are WOMEN on here, not little girls who think a man has "no right" to hit a woman. Technically, no one has the right to anyone, but we do it anyways XD

[West Coast Sheriff]

I still don't think men should

[Aves]

I still don't think men should

Fuck that. Women are bitching all the time now about equality and feminism. If they want to be equal, they can stop this bullshit that we aren't allowed to harm them.

I would never hit anybody without a justified reason, regardless gender/age/sexuality/etc.

Also, people need to realize when 'self-defense' turns into a mindless beating.

PS: Why can't people use proper grammar in RotW? Is it /that/ hard?

[Amaryllis]

True gender equality means you would treat a woman as you would a man. If a guy attacked you, would you defend yourself? Well, there's your answer.

[May_Star]

Aye. I wouldn't exactly use "OK" to judge hitting or violence. Haha because it's never OK. Buuut! I think that self defense shouldn't choose genders. So yeah, if the girl hits you first (and you seriously get hurt) then act upon it.

[Empty Spaces]

In self defense - yes.

Last Saturday, one girl slapped a guy for no reason, he slapped her back and got beaten up by her friend, and now he's in a hospital.

[CourtingErmine]

PS: Why can't people use proper grammar in RotW? Is it /that/ hard?

I agree with this, if you want to be taken seriously, have proper grammar.

[Professional Russian]

I still don't think men should

So your telling me if a girls is attacking i should let them attack me and not fight back in self defense?

[FreeFall]

Fuck that. Women are bitching all the time now about equality and feminism. If they want to be equal, they can stop this bullshit that we aren't allowed to harm them.

I would never hit anybody without a justified reason, regardless gender/age/sexuality/etc.

Also, people need to realize when 'self-defense' turns into a mindless beating.

PS: Why can't people use proper grammar in RotW? Is it /that/ hard?

Exactly.

True gender equality means you would treat a woman as you would a man. If a guy attacked you, would you defend yourself? Well, there's your answer.


And this.

Women have worked so hard for us to be seen as equals and level the playing field for all genders. Why should women still cling to the "don't hit me I'm a girl aka a tiny delicate little flower" but still be able to scratch and/or slap a man without just cause? Why should men insult us by letting themselves get walloped on? If it were a man he'd fight back, but because some still view us as things that automatically break when touched or "more deserving of respect" or whatever, thanks for letting me be your equal except when it comes to defending yourself.

[sammy1996]

Go for it, if i'm going to hit someone i'm angry enough not to care too much about being hit back, and obviously i'd expect some kind of retaliation. I've seen girls hit guys just because they know they wont fight back and its just pathetic.

Within reason ofcourse though, don't kick their ass because they bitch slapped you or something but personally i think within most cases and acceptable to everyone would just be to kind of grab them and restrain them, show them they cant really beat you up and get them to calm down.

[Silicate Wielder]

if she is trying to kill me, I wouldn't let myself die I'd fight back.

[Bath]

I think it's alright for guys to hit girls. I think it's okay for girls to hit guys. I think it's okay for guys to hit guys. I think it's okay for girls to hit girls.

Fuck that "aw I'd never hit a girl" bullshit. I mean, if it's a PERSONAL thing, then whatever. But if that's how you think it should be ALWAYS, like "oh he hit a girl that hit him first, what a dick" like... we are not special princesses.

[TheBigUnit]

Is it Ok to hit a girl in self defense. Shes attacking you and you hit her. is that ok? in my opinion it is because its self defense. Dont give me the "A real man would never hit a girl" argument because we already know thats a bunch of bullshit.

To me(bare with my examples) I believe the scariest thing in the world is an angry black woman, believe me haha, but worse than that is an innercity whoreish uneducated white girl that takes "vitamins" from a to z....there's a bunch of those types of girls in the city where I live near.

Those girls will tear your face off if u piss them off, so in my opinion I think it would be better to push them aside and just run away rather than suckerpunch them

[Sporadica]

Remember how to fight people, im not talking about how to hit or whatever, I'm talking about dealing with confrontation, your top priority must ALWAYS be de-escalate the situation, if she starts yelling, don't yell back because by human nature they MUST yell louder (self defense instinct), same goes for hitting, don't hit other to knock them out unless absolutely necessery.

I had a friend, her girlfriend hit her so instead of hitting back, come time the next punch she catches the punch! does a ninja kung fu move and basically crushes herhand (without breaking it) to get the other to subside, then after saying "can we talk now?" she was able to assert her dominance and slow down the situation, once people learn that you are able to defeat them, they almost always back down.