I shared the news article yesterday about Sandi Toksvig on my fb wall. Lots of shares and positive comments from female friends. Then a comment from a male acquaintance. Basic summary being that it is discrimination to call it women, the name is off putting (possibly true) and then pointing out that men suffer discrimination too.
This was responded to with pointing out that men have superiority in our society etc. That doesn't mean all men are treated well.
A second male friend today saying that it is all wrong, pay gap is a myth, women have just as much opportunity, his wife pitches in that if you choose to have kids then you should expect to take a hit on your career and m en could give up work if they wanted to
Argh. I'm getting really riled, but I can't make them see. He points out high male suicide rate, homelessness.
I'm losing will to argue, but know he will think that means I think he is right
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