Feeling safe is more than a state of mind; it is the foundation of freedom for countless women around the country. Without the confidence to move freely, women tend to limit their activities, change when and where they travel and curtail their social interactions. For some women, a lack of personal safety can be paralyzing, preventing them from living a full and independent life.
That is particularly true among women between the ages of 18 and 25. A recent survey by LogicMark, Inc. (OTC:LGMK), a leading provider of personal emergency response systems and developer of the Aster safety app, found that 44% of women between the ages of 18 and 25 reported moderate to significant limitations to their lives due to safety concerns. That includes avoiding routes, activities, travel and social events. Overall, 38% of women surveyed said safety concerns limit their daily activities. These concerns can quietly shape careers, fitness and social choices. After all, women may forgo pursuing a specific field because of late-night shifts or travel requirements, opt not to jog out of safety concerns and skip evening social events if it means traveling home alone.
Over time, everyday decisions compound into something much larger: a gradual erosion of mobility, independence and overall quality of life. When safety anxiety consistently dictates where someone can go, when they can leave or how they get home, it limits not just …
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