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originally posted by: Antigod
originally posted by: Benevolent Heretic
So many men get defensive when this subject comes up (samsamm9), as if women think that ALL men are asshats and that we are blaming men for our troubles. We don't and we aren't. It's just that all of us have most likely had to deal with some guy who thought he was entitled to take what he wanted from us..
Sadly very, very true.
When I was younger I couldn't walk out in London without a variety of anuses feeling they needed to tell my my hooters looked great, I had a nice ass, showing me their penis or grabbing at me, then bellowing that I was a 'lesbian, c*nt or bitch for not putting out for them (total strangers). Had to endure mutliple creeps following me, two attempted rapes (one of which ended hilariously) and and group sexual assault where half a dozen men ripped most of my clothes off me.
A subset of men do seem to think they are entitled to use women like kleenex. It's what happens when women have a lower status (how DARE she say no to the wonderful me).
Also hadfone guy throw a pint over me at a night club when I politely said I wasn't interested.
originally posted by: FriedBabelBroccoli
originally posted by: Antigod
originally posted by: Benevolent Heretic
So many men get defensive when this subject comes up (samsamm9), as if women think that ALL men are asshats and that we are blaming men for our troubles. We don't and we aren't. It's just that all of us have most likely had to deal with some guy who thought he was entitled to take what he wanted from us..
Sadly very, very true.
When I was younger I couldn't walk out in London without a variety of anuses feeling they needed to tell my my hooters looked great, I had a nice ass, showing me their penis or grabbing at me, then bellowing that I was a 'lesbian, c*nt or bitch for not putting out for them (total strangers). Had to endure mutliple creeps following me, two attempted rapes (one of which ended hilariously) and and group sexual assault where half a dozen men ripped most of my clothes off me.
A subset of men do seem to think they are entitled to use women like kleenex. It's what happens when women have a lower status (how DARE she say no to the wonderful me).
Also hadfone guy throw a pint over me at a night club when I politely said I wasn't interested.
Sorry to hear you have experienced that.
I am just curious if you have ever worked retail? I worked retail for a few years on the floor, let me tell you I have heard every single one of these insults and had things thrown in my face for refusing returns or discounts. This was a weekly occurrence from men and women, though more women simply due to the demographics which hit up the shop. I even had punches thrown at me by a few ladies and a male shoplifter.
I can very much empathize with everything except the attempted rape, but I have been groped and hit on by disgusting strange women (and men) though.
As it was my job and only source of income at the time I had to put up with it or go hungry/homeless, at least on the street you can retaliate.
I disagree with the 'woman of lower status' accusation. The perception of lower status often comes from men and women using different methods of communication, especially in business and tech. Stereotyping men here, but when someone takes longer then we are used to to explain things while including details that aren't necessarily vital is often viewed as demeaning or (depending on their mood) incompetent/unsure. This also extends to the ridiculous 'ban bossy' campaign where women feel they are viewed negatively when being "assertive" without realizing that they still tend to go on and on and on before getting to the point. Male bossy bosses tend to say "get it done you #$%^" and send you off.
-FBB
I am just curious if you have ever worked retail? I worked retail for a few years on the floor, let me tell you I have heard every single one of these insults and had things thrown in my face for refusing returns or discounts.
I'm curious - I know that matrilineanal societies have existed, but don't know of any currently surviving.
originally posted by: vasaga
People will believe and regurgitate anything that's been fed to you won't you? My god. Do they even think anymore? The agenda is so goddamn obvious. *sigh*
Before I go on, a few requests, and I might give some insight of what's going on. But I have to be sure that you're open for it first.
1) Where is the evidence that he was part of the MRA?
2) Did he kill more men or more women?
3) Why does there seem to be another push for gun control?
originally posted by: igloo
a reply to: FriedBabelBroccoli
If women felt safe in general they wouldn't feel powerless and angry. A lot of those magazines and sites are about women trying to find strength, albeit a bit misguided, in the face of weakness. Most have probably gotten hurt, and I don't mean rejection for dates, more like rape, violence or social abuse of some kind.
originally posted by: Antigod
a reply to: FyreByrd
I'm curious - I know that matrilineanal societies have existed, but don't know of any currently surviving.
These are the ones I can remember offhand:
Minangkabau, Indonesia
Goa used to be (not sure on current status)
Meghalaya (NE India), various related tribes are matrileneal.
You'll have to wiki others.
I suppose if inheritance and relationship is matrilenal, a woman's sexual behavior becomes way less of an issue as paternity of a child is a non-issue, and men don't need to be obsessively controlling of women to ensure the kid is theirs, for bloodline and honour. Less stress for the men as well, if you think about.
You might be interested in Peggy Sanday’s work, she studies and lists them while doing work on rape and culture. Interestingly enough she claims sex offences are just about unknown in matrilineal cultures. I'm not entirely sure if that's true or not, but that's what she says.
originally posted by: Echo3Foxtrot
Is it just me or do women not understand the power they have over men? I'll freely admit that any woman could probably seduce me if they know what they're doing. If she has nice...assets it makes it that much easier. It's no wonder some men become mysoginistic. Mem go out to pick up women for sex and the like. Wait, so do women. They're just not as open about it so they can later explain it away with a lie.
jezebel.com
salon.com
vox.com
feminist.org
All these websites can help outline the world view many of these folks have adopted in case there a folks who are interested in it.
Here are some MRA joints;
reddit.com/r/MensRights/
mensrights.com
-FBB
“If you tell a lie big enough and keep repeating it, people will eventually come to believe it. The lie can be maintained only for such time as the State can shield the people from the political, economic and/or military consequences of the lie. It thus becomes vitally important for the State to use all of its powers to repress dissent, for the truth is the mortal enemy of the lie, and thus by extension, the truth is the greatest enemy of the State.”
This should help you:
originally posted by: FyreByrd
originally posted by: vasaga
What is the/a MRA? Men's Rights Association?????¨
Equal rights for men and women, rather than privilege for women only (like feminism).
originally posted by: FyreByrd
What rights are they seeking?
Most people haven't. It's quite new. Note that there are also quite a few women that are in support of the Men's Rights Movement. One of the more 'popular' ones is Karen Straughan, also known as girlwriteswhat. If you have the time, I highly recommend watching her videos. It's easier to hear this stuff from a woman than from a man, since men are generally called misogynist at the first sign of resistance to feminism.
originally posted by: FyreByrd
Seriously, this is the first I've heard of this.
That is part of it, but it goes a lot deeper than that.
originally posted by: FyreByrd
Is like about child visitation rights or what?