Judith begins the interview talking about fear and assault. For the majority of the interview, Judith discusses the physical and mental skills that women need to have to avoid an attack or fend one off. In particular, Judith stresses the importance of awareness, arguing that the more aware one is of their their physical surroundings and their mental state the more likely they will be able to avoid or fight off an attacker. In addition to awareness, Judith also discusses several other physical and psychological self-defense skills, like punching and ferocity, that women also need to develop and use. Judith also discusses her experience with harassment in the United States Army and the impact it had on her career both in and out of the army.
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