Men's Liberation
This community is first and foremost a feminist community for men and masc people, but it is also a place to talk about men’s issues with a particular focus on intersectionality.
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Non-masculine perspectives are incredibly important in making sure that the lived experiences of others are present in discussions on masculinity, but please remember that this is a space to discuss issues pertaining to men and masc individuals. Be kind, open-minded, and take care that you aren't talking over men expressing their own lived experiences.
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Recommended Reading
- The Will To Change: Men, Masculinity, And Love by bell hooks
- Politics of Masculinities: Men in Movements by Michael Messner
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Patriarchy and capitalism go hand in hand. We are still saying the same thing. You do not know what those words mean. You take it as patronizing because it would be silly for you to not know what that word means.
Except it's not silly. It's extremely common. That's why there's a whole academic theory about it. False consciousness. It's a very hard thing to break yourself out of. It's kinda like alcoholic rehab. The first step is admitting you are in it and beginning to deconstruct it.
Our entire society is built in reinforcing these false consciousness. It is very very difficult to break them. As I said in another thread to you. I hope this is a seed of words and ideas that hopefully someone who speaks your language better will water and sprout into understanding.
I'm sorry that this is all sounding patronizing and elitist and whatever else that makes you feel small. I genuinely do. Please take everything I have said how I intended it. With love and hope and empathy and understanding.
Hmm, i think you're too ardent in your beliefs. Their point is that there are women who are aware that what they're doing is leveraging their position to obtain material possessions. This kind of thing isn't specific to any gender or ideology.
Would you say that it is because of patriarchy that a man (who can do it) leverages his looks for material gain? It's just greed and opulence.
They are related, but not the same. We are not saying the same thing.
Ironic, considering you seem to literally believe capitalism and patriarchy mean the same thing.
I take it as patronizing because it is and I've dealt with your kind before.
I am going to have to block you now, though, without reading the rest of your drivel.
Re-read my previous comments if you have any further misunderstandings or still believe we are in agreement. We are not and you are being willfully ignorant if you think otherwise.
You may have the last word. I can tell you're dying for it.