Behind the mask of masculinity. - Why do feminists get to define what is or isn't masculine?

Bobsutan · 2011-06-06T23:37:38+00:00

Women do not have the right to impose their oppressively matriarchal definition of “adulthood” on the strong, independent men in our society who are bravely choosing to defy traditional stereotypes and redefine successful manhood on their own terms.

Hat tip: Delusion Damage.

jeff0 · 2011-06-06T18:02:50+00:00

I only read the first article, but I was pleased to see that it addresses one of my big beefs with third-wave (i.e. modern) feminism; the idea men and women would be the same were it not for social constructs.

2011-06-06T19:28:32+00:00

Women should not define what is masculine or "a man". Therefore, ignore those that attempt to do that.

throwawaydirl · 2011-06-07T11:11:33+00:00

As a reader you may agree, you may disagree or you may be neutral to what each author finds

I took this to mean that masculinity is actually undefinable - something that I believe to be true. Everyone has their own individual feeling on what masculinity is. Ditto femininity.

Title	Behind the mask of masculinity. - Why do feminists get to define what is or isn't masculine?
Author	thetrollking
Upvotes	23
Comments	13
Date	June 6, 2011 4:05 PM UTC (15 years ago)
Subreddit	Posted in /r/MensRights
Original Link	https://old.reddit.com/r/MensRights/comments/hsxgg/behind_the_mask_of_masculinity_why_do_feminists/
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