What should they be allowed to defend themselves with? Where do you draw the line? Should a woman not have the right to defend herself against a potentially stronger rapist? Should an individual not have the right to defend himself against a group? A group as small as two on one drastically changes the risk factor if you are a victim. Not everyone has the privilege to be physically fit enough to ward off any attacker with success, nor the privilege to live or work in a safe area.