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[–] ZDL@lazysoci.al 3 points 1 hour ago

Absolutely. Any man claiming to hate feminism either doesn't know what feminism is, or does know and doesn't like being reined in on being an asshole.

[–] RedSeries@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 6 hours ago (1 children)

I agree. Most men have never had their privilege properly challenged. Many have never even recognized they have privilege. I think that feminism, which is more focused on equality and raising women up, makes them feel threatened.

I mean, no matter how unjst that advantage is, feminism is aiming to take that advantage away.

I'd argue feminism is still a pretty large net gain for men. But I doubt the "I hAtE fEmErNsM" crowd would be willing to hear those arguments.

[–] RBWells@lemmy.world 4 points 6 hours ago

I do agree. Doesn't take anything away from men that was theirs to take in the first place. Just trying to lift women up doesn't squash anyone down.

[–] celeste@kbin.earth 17 points 11 hours ago (1 children)

Losing an advantage that you were told was an entitlement can feel like something has been taken.

[–] ZDL@lazysoci.al 1 points 1 hour ago

So they should be angry with the people who lied to them, not the ones telling them the truth.

[–] LadyButterfly@reddthat.com 21 points 12 hours ago

WomensStuff is a trans inclusive women's only community do not comment unless you are part of that group

[–] Icytrees@sh.itjust.works 7 points 10 hours ago

Scarcity mindset hurts us all. Toxic media for men is geared toward people who are already struggling, tells them women want to take what little they have left. Too bad it's a strategy that works.

People gotta read Belle Hooks. Feminism is for everyone.

[–] Zizzy@piefed.blahaj.zone 8 points 11 hours ago

I agree. Feminism is about choice and opportunity and equal standing. If a man doesnt want to let any women have that, theyre a problem.

[–] Hexarei@beehaw.org 4 points 9 hours ago

Yep, the only thing feminism "takes away" is the things that made men think they're our betters. Turns out, when you've built an identity on your own sense of superiority, having the playing field leveled by elevating everyone else feels a lot like losing.