Not too long ago, it was fairly common for commercials to depict fathers as well-intentioned idiots. But the times might be changing according to some, and a big reason for this shift is due to the growing number of fathers who’ve voiced their outrage.
Category Archives: The Pop Meninist (Masculinity)
People who associate feminism with emasculation need to STFU
Reality TV star, Bethenny Frankel, who made a fortune by sharing the secrets of being a “SkinnyGirl” to grown ass women, is now touting a relationship advice book based on what’s she learned from failed romances.
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Is the term “manspreading” sexist?
Until two weeks ago, I’d never heard of the term “manspreading,” although as a non-car-owing woman, I was acutely aware of the concept. “Manspreading” is when a man sits with his legs spread eagle in a public space like a bus or train car. There’s nothing wrong with a man sitting this way, if that’s what’s comfortable, but when it gets crowded “manspreading” becomes a problem.
Dudes in distress and the badass women who rescue them
You may have noticed that in the make-believe world of film, there are specific gender-based rules surrounding who gets rescued and who does the rescuing.It usually looks like this:
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The Jason Patric saga and how fatherhood is devalued
In late February TMZ reported that actor Jason Patric was “shut down” in his bid to gain paternity and custody rights over his son. A few other gossip sites picked up the story but I haven’t read much commentary, which I find surprising. An article on BabyCenter questioned if Patric was simply a sperm donor or entitled to paternal rights.
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