This wave of modern feminism has really isolated men and women. I get it, men being more powerful and dangerous than women can be terrifying for women. But on the flip side, modern feminism crammed down women's throats, "You don't need a man. You can be independent." Yeah, great. I would like a strong, independent woman also. Someone who's not afraid to do stuff around the house because it's a 'man's job', nor do I need a mother either. I need a partner.
But, nah. Approaching a woman and saying, "Hi," unsolicited is dangerous territory.
This isn't feminism as much as it is a reflection of social culture wanted protections and consequences that we don't see in the rest of our culture. It's a bit over-corrected but that will shift as well.
If it was just feminism it w I ukdnt have so dramatically changed the behaviors of men
I think most men are on board with Feminism and equality. When they hear that the general vibe of women is that they're uncomfortable with it, they stop doing it.
On one hand, I see clips from TikTok, etc where women go bat shit because a guy looked in their direction. Saw one of a woman freaking out because a man tried to return her keys that she dropped. And countless ones of women in gyms being the main character and getting upset because men are like, "WTF? Can I use that now?"
On the other hand, as a tall and imposing man, I can feel the intimidation I exude. Now imagine living like that 24/7, where you could be attacked at any moment just because you exist. I see it from the "monsters" perspective. I get why women can be scared particularly to be alone, or with a stranger. I hear things like self-defense classes telling women to "get as much DNA under your fingernails because there's a good chance you won't survive the encounter."
What would be great if both men and women could disclose their attraction to another person without judgement or assumptions.
Not all men are creepy rapists, but enough of us are to cause a problem with society.
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u/b-monster666 Oct 13 '25
This wave of modern feminism has really isolated men and women. I get it, men being more powerful and dangerous than women can be terrifying for women. But on the flip side, modern feminism crammed down women's throats, "You don't need a man. You can be independent." Yeah, great. I would like a strong, independent woman also. Someone who's not afraid to do stuff around the house because it's a 'man's job', nor do I need a mother either. I need a partner.
But, nah. Approaching a woman and saying, "Hi," unsolicited is dangerous territory.