Right, so the more intimidated somebody is, the more directly they should escalate to lethal force?
j/k, j/k, hahaha!
The main thing, is in giving those women a little time with a personal security/ self-defense expert such as Itinerant_Phenomenologist, that they may establish a set of relevant, effective guidelines for comfortable day-to-day living through assertiveness, proper planning, and conflict management. Even a gun is useless in the hands of a person "conflicted"...
Also, many people (men included) walk around in public putting out careless, fearful, angry, contemptuous, or otherwise disorganized/ disrespectful energy in all directions. Behaving in a preoccupied manner while in public can be a "go" sign for some predatory types, yet to additionally project an insulting demeanor can have a volatile effect on some unbalanced individuals already experiencing challenge in the area of self-esteem...
So, to help an innocent, reasonable, and well-meaning individual prevent from being "uptight", when exhibiting a cool, calm exterior is more properly called for, or conversely, "too relaxed" (or possibly overreacting) when there is actually some potential for concern, can be the favor of a lifetime, ok...
Still, somebody who has always viewed themselves as smaller built, less atheletic, kind-hearted and civil definitely needs to examine the various types of scenarios that they may find themselves in during the course of a typical day (or night), analyze the various factors with an eye toward sources of potential danger and protective recourse...
Then, in a non-threatening, supportive environment, sorting out what they are realistically willing and able to do in those situations, with whatever they can muster, with a mind toward developing and internalizing a personal/ family security policy that is tailored to them individually...
Finally, some will certainly experience anxiety when even
thinking about a dangerous situation. so reminding that anxiety is always worse when one doesn't have a "trouble area" clearly defined, it becomes clear that once one has one's personal balance with all of the necessary contingency plans in place, one is adopting a realistic approach that will
allow one to relax and enjoy one's life, without being unduly "paranoid", or haunted by unnecessary concern that any relaxation possible could be at a direct cost to one's very own personal safety!
Best,
Michael