* Mak's All New 'You're a Fricking White Male' Thread *

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The article is, incase you didn't read it, "32 Everyday Things Women Do That Men Don't Have To Worry About".


I mean the first 9 are pretty out there and specific I imagine to the one egotistical writer, but...

1. Carrying your keys in your hand as a “weapon” when walking alone at night.
2. And turning your headphones off to make sure you're not being followed.
3. Nailing the “I'm-walking-quickly-but-not-so-quick-that-you'll-sense-my-fear” pace when someone is behind you.
4. Calling friends when alone in a taxi/Uber in order to feel safe.
5. Or texting them your driver's details “just in case”.
6. Messaging them when you get home to let them know you're OK.
7. Sitting near other women on public transport to minimise the risk of being harassed/attacked.
8. Avoiding being out altogether if it's too early in the morning or too late at night because it doesn't seem safe.
9. Pretending to be on the phone in any number of situations to avoid harassment.

I completely agree with you that the title of the article is wrong, the article is interesting though because nearly all of those issues are mainly as a result of masculine culture.

If i'm carrying my keys as a weapon, or pretending to be on my phone it will be because some guy is having to prove himself or act the cunt for no reason whatsoever.

I guess it's less about feminism and more about addressing what is perceived as "masculinity" in our society and certain cultural behaviours within that which need to be addressed.

Sometimes the patriarchy damages men too. We have to live up to ideals, which unfortunately as a result can disproportionally effect women (not accepting no from a woman because it's hurt your male pride/shouting sexual innuendo at a lassie to get a high five from your pals etc...). I guess women sometimes ask themselves why they have to put up with all this shite as they don't have any skin in the game.