The problem with labels

TheTinMenBlog · 2021-04-26T15:00:23+00:00

Labels. People LOVE them. Easy, simple and memorable, they roll off the tongue and make us feel good when we use them.

But are they useful?

Do they overlook something else, something more important?

Do they shut down conversation?

Because when we just call people names, not only do we create division, but we overlook the things that made the problematic individuals this way.

So look behind the problem and beneath the person – and ask, how? Why?

What brought them here? What road did they walk? What journey have they been on?

And can we do more to put them on a better path?

mhandanna · 2021-04-26T19:45:24+00:00

Excellent. You basically articulated a point that I was thinking about but couldnt quite put my finger on how to say

e.g. most prisoners, abuser etc have been victimised in childhood.... that isn't to absolve them or lessen victims plight, its saying as a society how do we stop more criminals being made

https://malepsychology.org.uk/2018/10/24/psychology-should-benefit-all-prisoners-not-just-female-prisoners/

DanteLivra · 2021-04-26T16:14:43+00:00

I love thinmen.

Skinnyguy202 · 2021-04-26T17:21:40+00:00

I like this and I agree with this

beatstorelax · 2021-04-26T15:17:59+00:00

yes some people are "born evil"; no, not all "evil makers" is actually a bad person... sometimes, one mistake/trauma can change your life forever... this can really destroy someone's life

Title	The problem with labels
Author	TheTinMenBlog
Upvotes	187
Comments	9
Date	April 26, 2021 3:00 PM UTC (5 years ago)
Subreddit	Posted in /r/LeftWingMaleAdvocates
Original Link	https://old.reddit.com/r/LeftWingMaleAdvocates/comments/myzm30/the_problem_with_labels/
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