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Originally Posted by esquire
^ I'm not surprised with the results relating to women. A lot of women I've worked with over the years have had stories about unwanted and creepy interactions downtown. It contributes to a feeling of unease.
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When it comes to women in general from my experience as well, having even one bad experience in the burbs or a location that may be remote but that has no connection to the core of the city, will shape the way they feel about wandering around most neighborhoods at night alone.
This feeling of unease may be shaped long before a female has to work in the core or get around downtown at night.
But every case is different and would be better explained from a female posters perspective, rather than someone who has dealt with some pretty difficult situations and feels at ease walking at night, regardless of the area.
55+ as well, living in the suburbs and never having to go downtown? It would be very difficult to change someones perception in this situation.
The demographics of this poll are very important on how people perceive the area.
What if the question had been, as a woman do you feel safe walking around your neighborhood after dark, after 10:00pm after midnite?