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The Changing Landscape of Women’s Safety and Men’s Approaching Norms: A Critical Analysis
Introduction: The Sense of Men's Powerlessness
Recent discussions and media reports highlight a growing sense among men of being targeted and criminalized for natural behaviors, especially in public spaces. The narrative begins with a perception that men are under siege, accused of harassment simply for engaging in normal social interactions like approaching women, whistling, or making comments. This has led to a widespread belief that women’s complaints, justified or not, have evolved into a form of social weaponization against men, eroding traditional courtesy and spontaneity altogether.