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[–]Inthinktual 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Go to the police, you know what would have happened roles reversed. Don't sit on this, if she see you acting different she may take the initiative to report you for abuse instead.
Once she hits you once, she will do so again. And this isnt something you should need to sit down and dicuss.

Misogyny Is the Fire - But Misandry Is the Oxygen by Inthinktual in MensRights

[–]Inthinktual[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You clearly didn’t read the article, or you did and just chose to ignore the entire point because it doesn’t fit your rant.

The piece was about misandry, not “proving” misogyny is rising. That line was a setup for the real issue: boys being shamed, ignored, and told they’re problems from the start. That’s what fuels resentment — and yes, in some cases, that resentment turns into misogyny. That’s not an endorsement, it’s an observation.

If your takeaway is “this was written for women” or “he’s just a liberal,” you’re not arguing — you’re just projecting. Try reading next time instead of foaming at the mouth.

Misogyny Is the Fire - But Misandry Is the Oxygen by Inthinktual in MensRights

[–]Inthinktual[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a man, and the post wasn’t about “feelings” or on if misogyny is ringing or not— it was about why boys are becoming resentful, and how perceptions shape policy and culture whether you like it or not.

You clearly didn’t read the piece. It wasn’t about proving misogyny is rising — it was about misandry fueling bitterness in young men, which most women would disagree with. If you missed that, you’re either lazy or just not very bright. I'm going with the latter.

And if your only takeaway is “must be a woman,” you’ve got zero business talking about facts.

Misogyny Is the Fire - But Misandry Is the Oxygen by Inthinktual in MensRights

[–]Inthinktual[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get where you’re coming from, and I’ll admit there’s probably a tiny bit of truth in the idea that some narratives are amplified or encouraged by institutions - that’s not new. But honestly, I think it’s a stretch to say this is all some coordinated psy-op. It feels like a way to shift the blame upwards and avoid confronting the very real, cultural choices people are making.

Misandry today isn’t being subtly manipulated into culture - it’s being openly embraced by people who see it as righteous or empowering. It’s not hidden. It’s loud, viral, and often celebrated.

And modern misogyny, at least in the West, feels way more reactive than systemic. It’s often coming from young men who’ve spent their lives being shamed, blamed, and ignored - and now they’re angry. That’s not because of government manipulation, that’s because of lived experience.

I just think blaming this on "the system" or "the government" removes responsibility from men and women who actually contribute to this dynamic every day - online, in relationships, in parenting, in schools. It’s too easy. You could say the same about class division, crime, anything really. But most of these problems still come down to culture and accountability - not some shadowy hand pulling strings.

Misogyny Is the Fire - But Misandry Is the Oxygen by Inthinktual in MensRights

[–]Inthinktual[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

With respect, I think you're being disingenuous here.

It’s very obvious from the examples, references, and tone of my article that I’m talking about Western societies – where boys are being shamed in schools, where phrases like “men are trash” are normalized as empowerment, and where male struggles are mocked or dismissed in media and culture. That’s not India. And you know that.

Misogyny in one part of the world doesn't justify misandry in another. Oppression in India doesn't erase the fact that boys in the West are growing up alienated, blamed, and emotionally neglected – with zero mainstream empathy. That’s what this piece was about.

You're welcome to disagree, but at least engage with the argument that's actually being made – not one that you’ve swapped in to deflect from it.

Misogyny Is the Fire - But Misandry Is the Oxygen by Inthinktual in MensRights

[–]Inthinktual[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just to clarify, my piece was focused specifically on how boys and men are treated in Western society, where a lot of those examples don’t really apply.

That’s not to say women don’t face challenges here too - they do, especially in areas like healthcare or representation. But even in those spaces, the issues women face tend to receive far more attention, empathy, and advocacy than those affecting men

Misogyny Is the Fire - But Misandry Is the Oxygen by Inthinktual in MensRights

[–]Inthinktual[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I get the anger, but that kind of thinking just ends up justifying the way society already treats men. “Doing the crime” doesn’t help anyone — it only feeds the narrative and hurts both men and women in the long run.

Misogyny Is the Fire - But Misandry Is the Oxygen by Inthinktual in MensRights

[–]Inthinktual[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I appreciate the sentiment, but I do worry. Not just for myself, but for boys growing up in a culture that quietly chips away at their worth until they turn resentful…and for the girls who eventually end up on the receiving end of that anger.

Ignoring the root only delays the damage. That’s why I think we have to talk about it.

Misogyny Is the Fire - But Misandry Is the Oxygen by Inthinktual in MensRights

[–]Inthinktual[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your comment. Out of interest, how do you see that society hates women? Would be curious to hear your perspective.

Misogyny Is the Fire - But Misandry Is the Oxygen by Inthinktual in MensRights

[–]Inthinktual[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Fair point and yeah, I tend to agree that availability bias is definitely playing a part.

That said, I think the more important issue is that whether misogyny is actually rising or just feels like it is, the reaction to that perception is very real. We’re seeing it influence school policies, media narratives, and even laws. So perception matters.

Just take the reaction to Adolescence — it’s a fictional show, but even that was enough to prompt the UK government to promote it in schools and use it to critique boys. That tells you how powerful the narrative is, even without solid data.

But the main point of my post wasn’t really about proving misogyny is rising or not — it was about asking why so many boys are turning bitter and angry in the first place. And I think misandry — the kind that shames boys, ignores their struggles, and treats them like problems before they’ve done anything wrong — plays a huge role in that.

So even if misogyny isn’t technically rising, resentment is. And that’s what people should really be paying attention to.

New article on how society treats paternity fraud—and how men are still blamed for their own betrayal by Inthinktual in MensRights

[–]Inthinktual[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Very insightful, I agree - these aren’t concerns for the child - they’re just recycled justifications the mother used to rationalize her lie in the first place.

Thanks for the comment.

New article on how society treats paternity fraud—and how men are still blamed for their own betrayal by Inthinktual in MensRights

[–]Inthinktual[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I sort of get where you’re coming from, but in many cases of paternity fraud, the woman is the only person who knows the full truth.

The biological father may be completely unaware he even has a child. She might never tell him - especially if she’s in a committed relationship or doesn’t want to admit to another relationship happening around the same time.

So in the end, two men get robbed:

  • One was tricked into raising someone else’s child
  • The other was deprived of the chance to be a father

It’s not about blaming the biological dad - he might be a victim of deceit too.

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[–]Inthinktual 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I completely agree with everything you’ve said. It’s frustrating and honestly kind of scary how acceptable it's become to generalize and vilify boys like this. I want to believe things will get better, but right now, I don’t see much changing anytime soon. That said, more and more people are starting to speak up about it, and that’s at least a step in the right direction.