I don't think the offhanded and cavalier way that the media treat men's rights issues is very concerning. I've seen other men do this as well including someone I admire, Jon Stewart.
I'm a progressive, but as a man recognize that there are legitimate concerns in this movement such as issues arising from divorce such as custody and alimony.
I loved Parks and Rec and had no problem with the girl power message, heck I even watch supergirl, so I have no problem with that type of messaging. I truly liked Leslie Knopes character until that episode, but frankly can't bring myself to finish the season. It was a mockery and charicature.
This movement had it's weirdos and fringe groups like any movement, but if we characterize a movement by it's fringe elements then aren't we as guilty as those who we claim are repressing us?
I don't know, it just bothers me that a group of people with legitimate grievances are laughed at and ridiculed.
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I think maybe mens rights is too broad and ambiguous to defend easily and we should focus on one issue at a time. If we focus on the issue then we can right there wrongs one by one. For example, we can start with marriage, reproductive, and custody rights.... Marriage reform.
If there was a national organization for true gender equality that tackled issues like this I would become a due paying member.
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Thanks for the link.
I think that fundamentally this is a civil rights issue. For example, a marriage contract is the only contract in which you're obligated the pay the other person's expenses for the rest of their life after the marriage is dissolved. How is that not a form of involuntary servitude?
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