Sabina Nessa's Murder is Proof that the Burden of Women's Safety Does Not Rest on Women

Sabina Nessa’s Murder is Proof that the Burden of Women’s Safety Does Not Rest on Women

We have explained why “Why were you out so late?” and “what were you wearing?” are problematic responses to cases of violence. It communicates that women should be held responsible for their own safety and blamed when things go wrong. But have we ever considered that even well-intentioned instructions to “be careful” and “take precautions” can be energy-sapping and exhausting?