@selfagency Any fight has risk so de-escalation is always the better option. Just because you are trying to de-escalate doesn't mean you can't be ready to use force if needed. Smaller weaker people do need to be more decisive if force is needed, but only once it because needed. Prior to that it is safer for them to de-escalate and they stand more chance doing that because they are seen as less of a threat.

@NinaWilson @selfagency Seriously. Women deescalate threatening situations all. the. time. We’re practically trained in it from childhood.