OPINION | BRENDA LOOPER: Women throughout history deserve recognition, rights
We could talk about the new war with Iran today, but international politics isn't exactly my bag (history, yes, but this is different), so why not instead talk about something that will trigger the usual suspects?
There are a lot of really good men out there who care for their families and friends, look out for those who might need support, and are always good for a dad joke or 12 (thousand). Then there are the others.
These are the ones with fragile masculinity who are constantly offended by uppity women (who are, frankly, amused that they feel threatened by a woman who speaks up). They're the ones who, when confronted with their bad attitudes, misinformation and name-calling, basically pat those women on the heads and say, "Well, I hope that your mouthing off made you feel better." And they really hate it when attention is paid to traditionally marginalized people, such as when Blacks, women and the LGBTQ community get months of their own.
When's White Men's History Month? Every. Single. Month. Sheesh. You really don't get what marginalized means, do you?
People who've never really had to fight for rights don't see that they have privilege. I have privilege because I'm white, straight and Christian, but not to the extent of a straight white Christian man. For........
