https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/people/international-men-s-day-what-s-it-all-about-1.3700295
PlaneSpeeking wrote: » I imagine it will be largely mocked by people on here disregarding the fact that men are more likely to be homeless, victims of violence, victims of suicide, victims of murder and both discriminated against in matrimonial and family matters; and serve harsher sentences than women for the same offences. Interesting to note this: The first two events are basically men being blamed for violence against women. Couldn't leave the feminist agenda for one day eh ? Guys, remember you're not what the media say you are - you're partners, husbands, fathers, sons, friends, lovers, workers - and not the enemy.
Shenshen wrote: » I never feel that blame solves anything at all. All over the world. men are most likely to suffer violence. Men are also most likely to be violent. Blaming men is blaming the victims as much as perpetrators. It's counterproductive, hurtful, and pointless. We need to find the root causes of violence and address those.
PlaneSpeeking wrote: » I imagine it will be largely mocked by people on here disregarding the fact that men are more likely to be homeless, victims of violence, victims of suicide, victims of murder and both discriminated against in matrimonial and family matters; and serve harsher sentences than women for the same offences.
Interesting to note this: The first two events are basically men being blamed for violence against women. Couldn't leave the feminist agenda for one day eh ?
Guys, remember you're not what the media say you are - you're partners, husbands, fathers, sons, friends, lovers, workers - and not the enemy.
Bjorn Scarce Sorrow wrote: » I was going to start a thread earlier but expectation of shyte like the above turned me off it. Didn't think it would be only the third post though. Who do you imagine would largely mock it here? Considering I never see any anti men stuff on After Hours I'd say your wish won't be granted. Kinda like you couldn't leave a battle of the sexes opportunity for one day either. Exactly. Happy international men's day guys. Whether you need it or not, it's nice to give you a bit of recognition for the heck of a lot you do.
PlaneSpeeking wrote: » Try the Coppinger thong thread - the minute you defend men in any way shape or form, the usual suspects are out.
PlaneSpeeking wrote: » I imagine it will be largely mocked by people on here disregarding the fact that men are more likely to be homeless, victims of violence, victims of suicide, victims of murder and both discriminated against in matrimonial and family matters; and serve harsher sentences than wom en for the same offences.
Mckenna Billions Tart wrote: » They've been very busy for the past few days.
Shenshen wrote: » Happy International Men's Day, dear male AHers. Let us know how you celebrate it? My husband got breakfast in bed, and I've brought cake for my two male team mates.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Men%27s_Day
El_Duderino 09 wrote: » Lots of really worth Men’s issues worth discussing. One of my mates in work casually mentioned that he found a lump on his testicle last money. Within 2 weeks he had the whole testicle out and he’s recovered well. The lump was malignant so it was the right decision. I was really impressed at how open he was about sharing his experience and role modelling how he got it sorted. Fair play.
PlaneSpeeking wrote: » I imagine it will be largely mocked by people on here disregarding the fact that men are more likely to be homeless, victims of violence, victims of suicide, victims of murder and both discriminated against in matrimonial and family matters; and serve harsher sentences than women for the same offences. Interesting to note this: The first two events are basically men being blamed for violence against women. Couldn't leave the feminist agenda for one day eh ?Guys, remember you're not what the media say you are - you're partners, husbands, fathers, sons, friends, lovers, workers - and not the enemy.[/QUOTE] Yeah I know that. I also know that the so called "feminist agenda" has helped bring profound changes to the way men are viewed and act in modern society. I think of the relationship I have with my children and it is a million times better than the way my parents generation were expected to act. I'm 48 now and my father was a kind and hardworking, but because of society at the time child rearing was the preserve of the mother. He missed out on so much that I now get from my own kids. He was simply a product of his generation. Of course there are issues facing men and I do sometimes feel a small element of more vocal feminism can be too easy to apportion blame to all men. But on balance gains made by feminism, and changes to attitudes in society have been massively beneficial to all genders
PlaneSpeeking wrote: » I agree 100% with that part - I have two friends who have gone through a testicular cancer scare, one was actually diagnosed with the disease. You're right, the speed of treatment is actually quicker than I thought and I am proud of him for raising awareness to others through his illness. Not out of the woods yet but fingers crossed that remission continues. However, there was actual laughter from some women he knows when he wanted to talk about early diagnosis and the benefits of self check (knowing what normal feels like so anything not can be looked at). How can that not be a good thing ? This is something that could save lives, and the response was "isn't that all you do anyway, play with yourselves ???" Very, very wrong.
Bjorn Scarce Sorrow wrote: » Can you ever let it go? I don't believe half your anecdotes - because I don't know any women who behave in such a manner. You have a bizarre obsession with complaining about women (despite being one - yet somehow you're miraculously exempt) - you're relentless. What's at the root of this obsession?
Harry Palmr wrote: » Those lawns won't mow themselves, oh wait.....we're nearly redundant
