#manbashing

I see this overwhelming “fem-nazi” attitude all over Tumblr. It could be because many of the blogs I follow are women. It could be because Tumblr attracts a group that might have retreated from a life of abuse (or maybe some other reason). 

In any event, I do not approve of man-bashing and will quickly unfollow anyone who posts that trash. Please don’t send me hate mail about how women bashing is a thing as well (or give me graphic examples about how some man raped you as a child. That’s TERRIBLE, but not applicable. It was a MAN, not MEN who did that).

We’re in the 21st century and feminism has been in the lime light for YEARS. Does chauvinism still exist? Yes? Do I condone it? Nope. But let’s be REALLY clear: Bashing men because they bash or disrespect women makes YOU (man, woman, trans, fluid...etc) a bad person. It makes you a hypocrite. It perpetuates hate and lack of understanding (yes, men’s viewpoints are attacked and CONSTANTLY criticized by women and the media). This is not about “getting back at those assholes”, it’s about teaching EVERYONE to treat each other with respect.

I seriously dislike “feminism” because of how it’s bastardized and contorted into a weapon instead of a movement for equality and respect. In truth, anyone who has a vision of equality wouldn’t subscribe to a label that promotes women. They would subscribe to a label that promotes equality and respect. 

Lately, it seems feminism has gone out of favor. Probably because of the stereotype that feminists are all men-bashing women who wear men's clothes and no makeup. Feminists are afraid to declare themselves because they fear they will be ridiculed by everyone, except other feminists (obviously). So a few things need to be said to set the record straight:

-Feminists can wear makeup, pink, frilly things, and high heels.

-They do not need to shun, or else pick fights with, every man in the universe

-Not all of them are women

-Not all are gay

Korean man: Your place is by my side.

UM NO!