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1StrongBlackMan

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6. This ...
Mon Sep 8, 2014, 12:32 PM
Sep 2014
I don’t think demonising all men is going to help’

It’s amazing how quick some men (yes, #notALLmen, don’t panic) can be to jump to the conclusion that any article describing the actions of a minority must somehow be attacking them. It’s not. But by jumping in to shout that not all men are like those described, you are becoming part of the problem. It’s this kind of defensive response that makes it so hard to speak out about sexism. One great way to make the point that “not all men” are sexist is to get involved in taking a stand – you can start by not derailing articles about the problem.


I'm disappointed this point didn't make the 4 paragraph cut! Though, I understand way it didn't ... it was later in the article ... yeah, let's go with that!

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Rec'd gollygee Sep 2014 #1
Way too common! Phentex Sep 2014 #2
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lol Sheldon Cooper Sep 2014 #4
Thankfully, escorted to the virtual door. (Will be back though.) freshwest Sep 2014 #7
If any man tries to grope me... Ratty Sep 2014 #5
This ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #6
It was hard to choose which statements merited the sufrommich Sep 2014 #8
I know ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #10
Which is why I always look forward sufrommich Sep 2014 #11
Since sexists believe each gender has immutable characteristics treestar Sep 2014 #16
Anyone, male or female, who is a feminist Greybnk48 Sep 2014 #9
Yep.I agree. nt sufrommich Sep 2014 #12
Kick & very highly recommended. And the troll is gone, at least this one. William769 Sep 2014 #13
Excellent, read the entire article. Definitely worth the time. mountain grammy Sep 2014 #14
Oh yes ismnotwasm Sep 2014 #15
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