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TO THE people raising the future men of the world:
I’ve been forced to contact you, because the level of online douchery and quite frankly predatory behaviour aimed at young women, has this week hit an all time dickhead high score.
By now, I’m sure you’ve read about the man who took a creep shot of a woman doing her fruit and veggie shopping at Woolies. He thought it would be romantic to post it on their Facebook page and then say he’d turn up everyday in the same spot until she acknowledged him.
It was also a huge week for prestigious higher education institutions.
I’ve been forced to contact you, because the level of online douchery and quite frankly predatory behaviour aimed at young women, has this week hit an all time dickhead high score.
Tell them that it’s OK to be sad, vulnerable and sensitive. I believe forcing young men to repress emotions leads to frustration and bad behaviour down the track.
originally posted by: Teikiatsu
But it's okey-fine to repress those emotions that this writer thinks are icky!
originally posted by: RAY1990
It is illogical to think all male youths are rapists and women abusers, it's also offensive to the majority of good parents and young men.
originally posted by: Dark Ghost
TO THE people raising the future men of the world:
I’ve been forced to contact you, because the level of online douchery and quite frankly predatory behaviour aimed at young women, has this week hit an all time dickhead high score.
. . .
In addition, she expects men to alter their natural behaviour but feels women shouldn't be expected to alter their behaviour in any form.
Not since Lennon and McCartney have such lyrical heights been reached.
originally posted by: kaylaluv
I've also seen editorials by moms saying similar things about raising daughters as well. I saw something a few years ago when twerking was all the rage. This mom was suggesting that young women should be taught to have more self respect.
It goes both ways, no doubt, but this particular article in the OP is addressing the parents of young men. There is absolutely nothing wrong with having the opinion that parents should raise their sons to be respectful and polite towards women.
originally posted by: Dark Ghost
What I do object to are the examples she uses to support her message as being representative of a deep cultural problem and the execution of the article itself.
She has the audacity to place herself on a pedestal as though she is the bastion/authority of women's rights. Also, the way she stereotypes young males because of the actions of a small minority is illogical.
In addition, she expects men to alter their natural behaviour but feels women shouldn't be expected to alter their behaviour in any form.
I have no doubt that a lot of you already do this. I am in no way saying that all your sons will behave in this manner.
originally posted by: TechniXcality
a reply to: Dark Ghost
there was an Egyptian guy that I was talking to, and I would discuss our cultures and ideologies ( often we conflicted). He expressed once that he likes to follow western women around on the strip and take unsuspecting pictures of them I literally came unglued, he tried to say its acceptable in his culture, and frankly I don't care what culture you come from here or even there its #ing wrong to be a predator and treat people like objects its unacceptable anywhere it happens. Is that what we are discussing here? if not I do not know what exactly we are talking about?