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Why can't the boys have female role models?

jqwizard 2y ago
I don't know. Why are we told that representation is important and we must have diversity along every axis throughout media? Well, if you think about it for five seconds, it's because people in general (but especially children) identify with and look up to people who look like them and share their culture. That's just human nature.
- reverius42 2y ago
  Then I guess it's a good thing men are still well (overly?) represented among world leaders, CEOs, etc. -- I'm not sure how anyone can claim there are no male role models in a world with 100% male US presidents (for instance).
  - johnnyanmac 2y ago
    "good" male role models. I wouldn't call elon musk, donald trump, nor Andrew tates good examples to follow.
- Gud 2y ago
  Not just "look like them" and "share their culture". They have deep biological similarities, not some superficial traits.
matrix87 2y ago
Good question... I did. But maybe I'm just lucky
- swat535 2y ago
  Who was your female role model? can you expand?
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proc0 2y ago
It's not impossible, but boys with only female role models do not develop their masculinity, which is important for self-control considering males can be physically dangerous. I believe there is a link between criminal behavior (which is mostly men) and single mothers. It's really more than a correlation, and perhaps one of the leading causes of criminality.
- bdangubic 2y ago
  you think malcomx had a male role model around to provide masculinity? or about 765,432 other examples I can provide. on one hand you are saying boys with female role models do not develop their masculinity and on the other you are saying there is a link between criminal behaviour and single mothers? this criminal behaviour is coming from their feminine side?
  - proc0 2y ago
    No, it's not a contradiction. The criminal behavior arises from males not being able to control themselves and using force to get what they want. Fathers put boys in their place and they learn to respect authority. Mothers are there to cuddle and pamper their children and this is horrible for boys and their development as dangerous grown males.
    - archagon 2y ago
      This reads like a parody of 1950s child rearing.
      - proc0 2y ago
        Look up the stats on criminals and single mothers.
      - bdangubic 2y ago
        amazing, right??!
    - matrix87 2y ago
johnnyanmac 2y ago
You can, but ultimately there are male issues that are much easier to confide with males on. Especially about women. It's no different from why women need some female role models.

I don't know. Why are we told that representation is important and we must have diversity along every axis throughout media? Well, if you think about it for five seconds, it's because people in general (but especially children) identify with and look up to people who look like them and share their culture. That's just human nature.

reverius42 2y ago
Then I guess it's a good thing men are still well (overly?) represented among world leaders, CEOs, etc. -- I'm not sure how anyone can claim there are no male role models in a world with 100% male US presidents (for instance).
- johnnyanmac 2y ago
  "good" male role models. I wouldn't call elon musk, donald trump, nor Andrew tates good examples to follow.
Gud 2y ago
Not just "look like them" and "share their culture". They have deep biological similarities, not some superficial traits.

matrix87 2y ago

Good question... I did. But maybe I'm just lucky

swat535 2y ago
Who was your female role model? can you expand?

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proc0 2y ago

It's not impossible, but boys with only female role models do not develop their masculinity, which is important for self-control considering males can be physically dangerous. I believe there is a link between criminal behavior (which is mostly men) and single mothers. It's really more than a correlation, and perhaps one of the leading causes of criminality.

bdangubic 2y ago
you think malcomx had a male role model around to provide masculinity? or about 765,432 other examples I can provide. on one hand you are saying boys with female role models do not develop their masculinity and on the other you are saying there is a link between criminal behaviour and single mothers? this criminal behaviour is coming from their feminine side?
- proc0 2y ago
  No, it's not a contradiction. The criminal behavior arises from males not being able to control themselves and using force to get what they want. Fathers put boys in their place and they learn to respect authority. Mothers are there to cuddle and pamper their children and this is horrible for boys and their development as dangerous grown males.
  - archagon 2y ago
    This reads like a parody of 1950s child rearing.
    - proc0 2y ago
      Look up the stats on criminals and single mothers.
    - bdangubic 2y ago
      amazing, right??!
  - matrix87 2y ago

johnnyanmac 2y ago

You can, but ultimately there are male issues that are much easier to confide with males on. Especially about women. It's no different from why women need some female role models.