Eh,
The way I see it, if someone has it in them to hit you, then I see no reason why I should not retaliate.
This goes for men, women, the pope, the president, etc of all shapes and sizes.
I don't go about instigating people to hit me, but if I get hit, that person can go eff right off if they think I'm just going to take it.
thems my 2 cents.