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Feminism and Modern Men
So, you’re saying there’s a chance…
My first experience with feminism, was in 1984, at 18, when after winning an election in college, my female opponent approached me and said the only reason I won was because I have a penis.
I didn’t know how to respond, so I giggled awkwardly and walked away.
But upon reflection, she had a point.
This was 40 years ago when white, male privilege was undeniable.
And while I can’t get inside the head of why more students voted for me than my female opponent, back then, there were very few women in power politically, or in the corporate board rooms, enrolled at the top universities, or anywhere, frankly, where power resided.
Times have changed.
But have times changed enough?
With significantly more women holding political power, achieving advanced degrees, being represented in Congress, and earning more money than ever before — how thick is the current glass ceiling?
Said bluntly, since women have made so much progress toward equality, is it time for feminists to rethink some of their justifiable rage towards men?
And just as importantly, do men deserve the benefit of the doubt in social, professional, and romantic situations, despite the…
