How Patriarchy affects men, a self perpetuating cycle of denial and excuses.

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10. Has anyone else noticed that women have gotten increasingly aggressive

or even predatory when it comes to sex? Also with physical violence. I don't know about those who are always trying to act macho. Doesn't seem like a good way to accomplish things.

Defying gender roles is fine. My favorite part of feminism is equal protection. More women are getting prosecuted and punished for violent crimes including sexual violence, and that is a good thing towards defeating the patriarchal myth that women are weaker and must be the victims.

Unfortunately these crimes are happening more often, but fortunately there's better legal/moral support to report and prosecute more of them.

Another thing I've noticed with the gender roles is that there is increasing societal pressure to be more aggressive/dominant regardless of gender. And anyone who is not, or exhibits submissive or passive behavior is looked down upon, regardless of gender. Even with the advent of feminism, I see a glorification of masculine personality traits and derision of feminine personality traits. I'm not sure who is promoting this nonsense but think everyone is losing. Patriarchy supporters want women to be feminine, they should not be claiming that feminine is a negative thing. Feminists promote choice and being your authentic self, and should not be claiming that one's choice to be feminine is a negative thing.

For example, a common insult for opponents of our president is to call him the first female president, because of his support for women's and glbt rights issues and equal opportunity/pay, and being married to a strong confident woman.