I don't think entitled is the right word here.

"Why do I have to live in a world where men feel entitled to disrespect my physical boundaries — or even commit acts of violence against me?"

It is not because they believe they are entitled to, it is because they can and they want too. In these days of moral relativism it is not a question about doing what is right but doing what you want if you can get away with it.

Many people, not just men, do things that are wrong, they do it allot. They know it is wrong and it might tug a little at their conscience, might, but mostly they base their behavior on what they want and what the risks are.

If you really expect people to act differently you need to increase the risks of consequence for bad behavior.

I don't think there is even a rule or law that makes what he did a crime, wrong, yes, crime no.

I think the appropriate consequence for his bad behavior would be a slap to the face. At least that was the old traditional response. That or a drink splashed in his face.

I think the slap or the drink splash is misdemeanor assault but the risk of even being faced with charges no less conviction are nonexistent. You need to play by their rules if you want to beat them.

Taking the moral high ground makes you a doormat.

You need to be fearless and ferocious.

TEK