Sage, Skeptic, & Storyteller

After a bout of sickness, life chaos, and a crazy start to the Japanese school year, WE ARE BACK BABY!!!This week:A woman is alone in the woods. Would she rather run into a man she doesn't know or a bear? This is the question that is taking social media by storm! Here is our (ladies) take on the hot topic!The conversation explores the question of whether women would rather be alone in the woods with a man or a bear. The hosts share personal experiences of harassment and assault by men, highlighting the need for women to be cautious and aware of their surroundings. They discuss the different perspectives and reactions from men and women, with some men acknowledging the issue and others dismissing it. The conversation touches on the need for societal change and the importance of men listening and respecting women's boundaries. The conversation explores the importance of consent and teaching young boys about respecting boundaries. The hosts express hope for the younger generation's increased emotional intelligence. They discuss the cultural shifts in parenting and the feral nature of previous generations. The conversation delves into the significance of lived experiences and the need for empathy and understanding. They also touch on the high rates of sexual assault and the importance of creating safe spaces for women. The hosts emphasize the need for men to examine their behavior and address entitlement. They discuss the role of mothers in shaping their sons' attitudes towards women and the importance of teaching boys to be independent and respectful. The conversation covers various topics related to gender roles, household responsibilities, and societal expectations. It delves into the challenges faced by women in balancing work and family life, the importance of men taking on household tasks, and the need for more support for working parents. The conversation also touches on the declining birth rate, the impact of social media on activism, and the role of government in addressing these issues. The overall theme revolves around the need for equality, understanding, and collaboration between men and women.Keywordswoods, man, bear, women, harassment, assault, personal experiences, caution, awareness, perspectives, reactions, societal change, boundaries, consent, boundaries, emotional intelligence, parenting, feral, lived experiences, empathy, understanding, sexual assault, safe spaces, entitlement, mothers, independence, respect, gender roles, household responsibilities, work-life balance, support for working parents, declining birth rate, social media activism, government intervention, equality