Paradox of Patriarchy
Mar. 6th, 2021 05:09 pmPatriarchal men:
- Don't wear short dresses, it can provoke men to rape you.
- Don't walk alone at night, it can provoke men to rape you.
- Don't drink with strangers, it can provoke men to rape you.
- Don't stay alone with men, it can provoke them to rape you.
Women:
- Hmmm, looks like women should be on their guard all the time. Basically, we should treat men as dangerous animals that are not to be provoked unless they prove otherwise...
Patriarchial men:
- HOW DARE YOU, YOU MISANDRIST! NOT ALL MEN ARE RAPISTS!
- Don't wear short dresses, it can provoke men to rape you.
- Don't walk alone at night, it can provoke men to rape you.
- Don't drink with strangers, it can provoke men to rape you.
- Don't stay alone with men, it can provoke them to rape you.
Women:
- Hmmm, looks like women should be on their guard all the time. Basically, we should treat men as dangerous animals that are not to be provoked unless they prove otherwise...
Patriarchial men:
- HOW DARE YOU, YOU MISANDRIST! NOT ALL MEN ARE RAPISTS!