I was rather confused by the assertion that "almost any woman" constantly thinks about the height/mass/strength advantage most males have over them
Confused? Really? I don't know about almost any, but I do know that I feel a sense of physical intimidation when I'm in physical proximity with men who are near my height or taller than me, and I have a mass advantage over the vast majority of the folks I meet. I've never been assaulted, but a lot of women have, and I wouldn't at all be surprised if women who have been assaulted or know others who have are more actively considering men's physical abilities compared to their own.
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Date: 2010-11-04 12:08 am (UTC)Confused? Really? I don't know about almost any, but I do know that I feel a sense of physical intimidation when I'm in physical proximity with men who are near my height or taller than me, and I have a mass advantage over the vast majority of the folks I meet. I've never been assaulted, but a lot of women have, and I wouldn't at all be surprised if women who have been assaulted or know others who have are more actively considering men's physical abilities compared to their own.