@vbeauty That is exactly how I was brought up! Thanks!

It depends on the situation bc there's always 2 sides to a story. However, if someone is in danger or there is a potential threat, then yes I would jump in and say/do something ;) I've always been taught to stand up for what you believe in and for the people you love.

i think there should be a sense of equality in the gender roles but females should have power to defend themselves

Thanks everyone! This really helps! I am going to take a form of mixed martial arts soon, and I would def. jump in if anyone I cared about-guy or girl, older or younger-was getting bullied! I know girls are less strong (although in lower body they can be strong), but I have heard skill is better than strength and winning is def. possible! Thanks!

I know if my little brother was ever in trouble I would step in and let anyone bugging him have a piece of my mind because I have done it before. I think most people, boy or girl would probably want to protect family.

I am a first degree black belt in tae kwon do. I took the class so I could learn self defense and possibly protect myself and my daughters if need be. I know men are stronger, even with my awesome tae kwon do skills :) however it is nice to know the self defense techniques because smarter is always better than stronger :)

I think if I jumped in when a male was in trouble they might be offened or annoyed as they'd look less 'macho', but if it was a girl friend and it wasn't their fault then I'd try and protect them. I'm not a violent person so I'd avoid a fight for both me and friends when possible.
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