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> Even in real life, I've noticed that when the proportion of men is high enough[...] Whoa there, why do you think this behavior is exclusive to men? This can
by awj 14y ago
> Even in real life, I've noticed that when the proportion of men is high enough[...]
Whoa there, why do you think this behavior is exclusive to men? This can happen in almost any social group targeting an underrepresented/absent demographic.
Everything else you've said I can agree with, but "men in groups by themselves devolve into misogynists" is painting with too fine of a brush.
- leoedin 14y agoGiving it further consideration, I'm sure you're right. My comment was really based on my experiences, in particular with misogyny (racism and to a lesser extent homophobia are definitely more taboo where I live). Generally, (but not always) misogyny requires men. The thrust of my comment though is really that the entire group conversation is often dictated by the lowest common denominator. Generally that person is someone that's realised that saying something offensive will get them more attention from everyone than actually trying to engage in interesting discussion would.
- papsosouid 14y ago>My comment was really based on my experiences, in particular with misogyny (racism and to a lesser extent homophobia are definitely more taboo where I live) Of course if you classify everything under the sun as misogyny than it will seem more common. Misogyny has an actual definition, which is the hatred of women. When it is used in cases where there is clearly no such hatred, it devalues the word and makes it meaningless. Thus you can't point out actual misogyny any more, like the boy who cried wolf.