And it's not even real power most of the time, its the illusion of power via coercion and threat.
"what are you clinging on to it for?" Because they are told they have to. Men are terrified of being weak and it seems that so many are telling them that they are under constant threat, mostly right leaning media. It's a tool to sell junk products, services and ideologies.
This article should change the conversation. Of course men are damaged by the patriarchy too. Well done Jess. Your passion and mission are on full display here. Inspiring.
“With all the harm done to men by the patriarchy, I find myself asking men - what are you clinging on to it for?”
- Power. The benefits of oppressing women outweigh the harm inflected upon men.
And it's not even real power most of the time, its the illusion of power via coercion and threat.
"what are you clinging on to it for?" Because they are told they have to. Men are terrified of being weak and it seems that so many are telling them that they are under constant threat, mostly right leaning media. It's a tool to sell junk products, services and ideologies.
This article should change the conversation. Of course men are damaged by the patriarchy too. Well done Jess. Your passion and mission are on full display here. Inspiring.
Patriarchy won't be defeated until the traumas that men have (that were created by the patriarchy) are healed.
Beautifully expressed!