Not a thread about a thread, but inspired by one.
Is it ever ok to allow something sexist to stand because it is against men but where it is against women it would be pulled?
For example, if someone were to suggest that men are less capable intellectually than women is that ok because historically women have been treated as the inferior group (eg not allowed full degrees, made to give up jobs because they got married, or the expectations that certain professions and seniorities will be male) - or does it just undermine our protests about equality and fair treatment if we allow sexist attitudes towards men to be perpetuated while taking up the baton for the feminist viewpoint?
I think it undermines equal rights and attempts to bring equality if we allow the traditionally dominant group (ie men) to be treated in a way that we are trying to prevent the discriminated group (ie women) being treated. AIBU?
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...to think that sexism is unacceptable regardless of whether the target is male or female?
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CelineMcBean · 11/10/2012 12:26
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