Margo Maine, Ph.D. (Body Wars)
There was a time that, as a person of the male persuasion, seeing this quote made me really mad. It made me mad that women would assume that I was a rapist; it made me mad that rape was becoming ‘my problem’; it made me mad because, frankly, I didn’t think it was true. I think that this is a really common male attitude when confronted with rape statistics- or, at least, it has been in my purely anecdotal experience.
But now, I know there is no excuse for that. Men need to take responsibility and look at these numbers for what they really are, and what they really, truly represent. Men, don’t be mad at the woman who is justifiably wary that more than half of the men she knows could be her potential rapist. Don’t be mad at that there’s someone trying to rain on your fun, privileged parade where rape is something that only happens on Law & Order. Don’t be mad that you can’t accept that rape is way more common than you think. Most of all, don’t be mad at the woman who was raped and is seeking justice and help for her assault just because you thinks she looks like she was ‘asking for it.’
Be mad at the man who waits in the park to prey on the women who have a right to feel safe in their own communities. Be mad at the man who takes advantage of his drunk girlfriend. Be mad at the man who pushes the issue when his wife isn’t in the mood. Be mad at the man who catcalls, who makes unwelcome advances, who cops a feel.
Don’t be angry at the woman who doesn’t entirely trust you. Be angry at the men who have made her feel that way. Don’t be a part of a problem.
Be a part of the solution.
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i watched this show every night before i went to bed when i was like, 10.
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Come on, you know you want it.
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“I understand that adopting social policy that gives fathers the right to veto abortions would lead to presently unknown psychological consequences for women forced to carry babies to term. But I don’t know that those consequences are greater than those suffered by men forced to end the lives of their unborn children.”
YOU ARE FUCKING JOKING.
Thanks, Fox News’ Dr. Keith A-blow-me. This from the guy who also says unemployment compensation causes major depression. Not unemployment, no no. Unemployment compensation. Oh, and he believes Maria Shriver should forgive Arnold. Because I’m sure he knows so much about their relationship. He’s also covered hard-pressing issues like urinals and Cameron Diaz’ views on marriage. I think it’s particularly impressive that he’s all about men’s rights. Except when he advocates castration.
This dude is a joke. Even by Fox’s standards. His list of articles on Fox’s website reads like The Onion’s archives.
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Ellie Goulding - Center Stage Theatre, Atlanta, GA - July 23rd, 2011
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NY state of mind vs LA state of mind. (by jimmay bones)
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I think about this every time I see a kid playing with a dumb little game boy or fiddling with a cell phone. It’s very disappointing to me, how kids today act — even those who are not much younger than me (I’ll be 20…
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