I have a theory that the men who reply to posts with some version of "not all men" do so because they see some of themselves in whatever statement was made and they don't like it.
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TC 💖 (talia_christine@beige.party)'s status on Sunday, 26-May-2024 23:08:25 JST TC 💖 -
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David 🏳️🌈🇵🇸 he/they (sailordisco@mastodon.social)'s status on Monday, 27-May-2024 02:10:43 JST David 🏳️🌈🇵🇸 he/they @talia_christine Of course it’s not all men but what a lot of men don’t understand is it could be any man and how can one tell the difference. Rather than defend my character I try to reflect on the impact my words and actions have on women then learn and adjust accordingly. The only way things will get better, and safer, is if ALL MEN step up and be better.
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Jo Jitsu (joblakely@mastodon.social)'s status on Monday, 27-May-2024 02:10:43 JST Jo Jitsu @SailorDisco
All men profit from misogyny.
Most men are silent.
Many men abuse or know an abuser.
Most men are silent.
Many men take opportunities denied women, ensuring women earn $1million less than men over their lifetime.
Most men are silent.
Religion is filled with misogyny & supremacy.
Most men are silent and profit.
It’s not just physical violence, it’s financial & recognition violence.hashtag: yes all fucking men
It’s not just about the creeps.
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