The reason, historically, that that was a problem at all is because putting the responsibility on women always entailed restricting what women were allowed to do, which obviously doesn't work to stop rape because it disempowers women. This particular program is fundamentally different in that it seeks to empower women relative to men. It's no wonder that it has been a success.It's not so much that it's "silly", it's that it's putting the responsibility on the potential victims, instead of potential perpetrators.
I agree that this program is effective (it's been shown to be), and that it's a good idea,, but I don't think that it's a complete solution. A complete solution is going to have to involve education of the respect of boundaries of others, and how to actively seek consent, along with this program's goals. edit - well it looks like I double-posted.
I agree that this program is effective (it's been shown to be), and that it's a good idea,, but I don't think that it's a complete solution. A complete solution is going to have to involve education of the respect of boundaries of others, and how to actively seek consent, along with this program's goals.