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Listing things men say about feminism

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I’m going to try to start a list of common things men say about sexism, feminism and strong women who act like human beings instead of like sexbot man-pleasing domestic slaves. I would appreciate any and all help from everyone, especially women, who have heard this crap so long and so often that they probably don’t even notice it any more. By getting a grip on this stuff, we can then figure out what works in rebuttal, and what doesn’t, and of course, what we’d like to scream in their ignorant, delusional faces!

  • Feminism is a woman’s thing, and men don’t need to worry about it.
  • Women are not oppressed at all, as a matter of fact, women have more power than men.
  • I don’t have to do domestic chores like clean or cook because I don’t care about such things.
  • My constant use of porn (strippers, prostitutes, print, videos, internet, television shows, sexualizing people seen on the street, etc.) doesn’t hurt anyone because it’s all in my head.
  • Women are lucky and should be grateful that men want to sleep with them because I would like it if they wanted to sleep with me if I were them.

    • I could go on and on. But I want to address these as topics, one by one, so this is kind of a topic suggestion box. I’m trying to keep the topics about how bad men are, and what we can do to improve them, and will try to steer clear of women’s ideas about other women. That is what I hope the strength of this blog will prove to be - a place where women get together, with like-minded men, to find common problems with men and talk about successful ideas to change them for the better.

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    6 Responses to “Listing things men say about feminism”

    1. bonniew Says:
      October 12th, 2007 at 12:39 am

      Here’s a couple.

      “You’re too angry”

      “If you think you have it bad here, look at the women in [Iran, Darfur, or whatever country is making headlines at the moment] and count your blessings”

      The latter, in particular, is another way of saying “sit down shut up.”

    2. ermingarde Says:
      October 12th, 2007 at 9:10 am

      “It’s my nature, I can’t help it.”

      “Oh, you’re a feminist? You must be a lesbian.”

      “You really hate men, don’t you?”

      “Why do you have to be this way? Why can’t you be nice?”

      “I don’t want to hear about that crap!”

    3. Misogynist Mike Says:
      October 12th, 2007 at 11:18 am

      My Dad sent me a super-hilarious email that totally covers this, dudes! Check it out:

      Why Men Can’t Win

      If you work too hard, there is never any time for her. If you don’t work enough, you’re a good-for-nothing bum.

      If she has a boring repetitive job with low pay, it’s exploitation. If you have a boring repetitive job with low pay, you should get off your ass and find something better.

      If you get a promotion ahead of her, it’s favoritism. If she gets a job ahead of you, it’s equal opportunity.

      If you mention how nice she looks, it’s sexual harassment. If you keep quiet, it’s male indifference.

      If you cry, you’re a wimp. If you don’t, you’re insensitive.

      If you make a decision without consulting her, you’re a chauvinist pig, you bastard. If she makes a decision without consulting you, she’s a liberated woman.

      If you ask her to do something she doesn’t enjoy, that’s domination. If she asks you, it’s a favor.

      If you try to keep yourself in shape, you’re vain. If you don’t, you’re a slob.

      If you buy her flowers, you’re after something. If you don’t, you’re not thoughtful.

      If you’re proud of your achievements, you’re an egotist. If you’re not, you’re not ambitious.

      If she has a headache, she’s tired. If you have a headache, you don’t love her anymore, and you must be sleeping around.

    4. Fred Says:
      October 12th, 2007 at 11:21 am

      Now I have more things to write about than I can handle. I hope this ends up instructive, rather than depressing.

    5. witchy-woo Says:
      October 15th, 2007 at 3:13 pm

      And what about “OMG, you’re a feminist? I’d better watch what I say around you then. (snigger)”?

    6. aroundthebend213 Says:
      October 17th, 2007 at 9:28 pm

      I wrote a post that i think is a good example of the first thing.
      http://aroundthebend213.wordpress.com/2007/10/17/20/

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