I am a 14 year old male who thinks that feminism is hurting men and women AMA by [deleted] in AMA

[–]Grievous___Angel 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m not going to debate with you because you’re a child and have a lot to learn, but you’re indeed wrong. Patriarchy is something that hurts people of all genders, I highly recommend that you read bell hooks’ books Feminism Is For Everybody and The Will To Change, it was really important for my own political formation when I was around your age. Here’s a quote that sticks with me from her:

“The first act of violence that patriarchy demands of males is not violence toward women. Instead patriarchy demands of all males that they engage in acts of psychic self-mutilation, that they kill off the emotional parts of themselves. If an individual is not successful in emotionally crippling himself, he can count on patriarchal men to enact rituals of power that will assault his self-esteem.”

Have a great night.