How feminism attacks masculinity

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'Feminism today seeks to promote gender equality by eradicating these practices and doing away with traditional gender. In reality, there is little work to be done in terms of gender equality. However, with the angst of feminism still pulsing through society’s bloodstream, and no further work to be done, feminism has set its sights on masculinity — a reminder of the past oppression of women in America. When feminists talk about eliminating societal gender roles, what they’re really talking about is eliminating the presence of masculinity.

This sentiment is clear when participating in a conversation about gender and consequently feminism. I, as a woman, can engage in these conversations freely. On the other hand, I’ve witnessed my male counterparts attempting to participate in these conversations countless times, only to have their point completely invalidated with the slick, P.C. phrase, “Says the straight male.” Notice how someone with an alternate sexuality would not face the same criticism. That’s because it’s not men that new age feminists oppose, it’s the masculinity.

It’s the very existence of masculinity that is perceived as a threat to gender equality. By keeping the masculine voice boxed out of the conversation surrounding gender, women control the gender narrative and maintain their place in society. The consequence of this is that there is really no other group that is marginalized and invalidated more acceptably than the straight (often white) male.

The idea that feminism is used to help men is total crap. Feminism today not only attempts to silence masculinity, but to eradicate it’s role in society. This is due to a sense of insecurity women feel in terms of their new place in the world. Historically, our country has been a patriarchy run by masculinity. That’s an intimidating concept considering the fact that women have only recently reached a role equal with men in society. However, we can still have these traditional cultural practices and include the male perspective without inequality. The existence of masculinity is not an inherent threat to the advancement of women. We need to be able to appreciate the progress women have made and release insecurity of losing it.'