First, I’m so happy this subreddit is open again.

We need men’s groups because men (and people perceived as men) are arguable some of the most disadvantaged people, yet get the least amount of help and receive the most ridicule. Racism, transphobia, and homophobia are extremely prevalent and the men of these communities (or when it comes to transphobia, trans women face the most hate but that is because they’re perceived as men) are facing most of the hate and discrimination. Men are also feeling more and more lonely and we need to find some sense of community within ourselves.

For example, incels go to incel forums because they feel they won’t be judged and people are in the same boat as them. Yes incel forums are toxic but so are other groups when it comes to talking about incels. Incels don’t need people telling them they’re evil, they’re lazy and don’t actually try enough. Incels need support and they don’t need to be constantly told that they need to do something, sometimes it’s nice to just be comforted instead of being told to constantly change for other people.

We don’t need a feminist type of group for men, neither do we need a conservative “Andrew Tate” style group for men. We need a genuinely supportive community, accepting of all men.

But how do we start these groups? I am not educated on how to start groups but I know that we definitely need one for men. Yes people may be against it but it’s worth it to try