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which is all true and good, but doesn't change the fundamental unfairness that it ranges from discouraged to taboo to say something like "Guy power!" or "Yeah,
by Helianthus 15y ago
which is all true and good, but doesn't change the fundamental unfairness that it ranges from discouraged to taboo to say something like "Guy power!" or "Yeah, go men!"
how many bright men are internalizing messages detrimental to their education and career choices? maybe a little guy power would help them keep going in the face of subtle etc.
- jamesaguilar 15y agohttp://cdn3.knowyourmeme.com/i/000/084/118/original/2u9jxps.jpg?1290452475 http://cdn3.knowyourmeme.com/i/000/084/118/original/2u9jxps....
- Apocryphon 15y agoI don't really think majoritarian pride is as uplifting or fun as pride in achieving well despite being part of a disadvantaged minority. However, we should get rid of majoritarian shame/guilt, of course.
- Helianthus 15y agoI honestly don't see why we don't get rid of this sort of group pride altogether.
- Apocryphon 15y agoWell, when there is greater equality, this sort of group pride would naturally disappear. A small price to pay for getting rid of inequality.
- leilavc 15y agoBut would it be news if three boys had won the science fair? When we get to the day when the fact that 'girls actually can do science!' isn't news - when the name of the headline isn't 'Girls sweep at Google Science Fair' but instead 'Innovative inventions' or something along those lines - then you'd have more of a valid point.