Why should I speak up?

[ismnotwasm]

16. It can do a number of things

A will to fight, a curiosity as to 'why' (often leading you straight to feminism) A type of Stockholm syndrome, and as you say, a deadened spirit. I believe it causes broader socital damage as well.

While I agree with you---I think men should take the larger responsibility-- I also understand being seeped in male privilege from birth makes it difficult to understand what is or is not sexist. Men often try to invoke 'reverse sexism' comments about males or male body parts as equal in power and effect, not understanding the dominant power structure of patriarchy.

What's bothersome and sometimes horrifying is the denial when it's not some sort of subtle sexism, but blatant in your face undeniable misogyny. That's what we've been seeing lately, given the number of 'voices' that can be heard.

But there are a number of men and men's groups who are fighting against this, slowly men and women are starting to recognize this as a global problem, one first world nations have more than their share of, instead of just looking at despotic regimes or radical Islamic groups, or countries like India. It's us, all of us, all over the world.