#YesAllWomen Shows That Misogyny Is Everyone’s Problem

[Triana]

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Since news of the murders broke, #YesAllWomen has remained one of the top trending topics on Twitter. Originally created by Twitter user gildedspine in reaction to the Not All Men meme, #YesAllWomen has given people of both genders a forum to reflect on how misogyny impacts their lives.

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If we don’t acknowledge the role sexism and violence against women played in Elliot Rodger’s twisted thinking—a mistake many news outlets made in their initial reporting on the crime—it means any reflection we do about the tragedy is in vain.

#YesAllWomen does not exclude men or blame them. It highlights problems that are endemic to our society, not an aberration. By sharing our stories, perhaps we can also find a solution.

THE REST:

http://techcrunch.com/2014/05/26/yesallwomen-shows-that-misogyny-is-everyones-problem/?ncid=rss

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RELATED:

How Male Sexual Entitlement Hurts Everyone

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But the men who don’t know how to react to being denied sex can become a part of and reinforce rape culture (the attitude that sex without consent is OK within certain circumstances). Some also blame and get angry at women for not having sex with them and turn to misogyny in order to not be vulnerable.

I don’t believe that the majority of entitled men want to promote a permissive attitude toward rape or are actually happy as angry misogynists. Though they are accountable for the way they treat others, they are also a product of a society that constantly bombards them with images of women’s bodies as objects for consumption.

So we need to focus on both changing our cultural attitudes and modeling other ways of relating to women we’re sexually interested in as well as holding them responsible for their behavior.

THE REST:

http://everydayfeminism.com/2013/01/male-sexual-entitlement-hurts-everyone/

[shenmue]

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[littlemissmartypants]

2. Happy to be your 15th rec.

Thanks for your post.
Love, Peace and Shelter.

[BlancheSplanchnik]

3. and I'm your 20th rec! Kicking because this conversation is WAYY overdue.

I am so glad someone responded to the #notallmen. Because THIS is a much bigger deal.



I just may have to sign up for twitter.

[Triana]

4. It is overdue. I thought both of the articles were well-written.

And clearly pointed out what the issues are - for everyone.

[DesertDiamond]

5. 21!!!!