Originally posted by: tapori
Because there are many many people out there who still think women should stay home and take care of the family.
And yes I said people and not just men, because there are literally scores of women out there who think likewise.
Think of this just as an awareness exercise. When Amitabh Bachchan used to come and say 'Do boond zindagi ke', you don't give a shit cause you don't need any polio vaccines. But that awareness was important to eradicate polio.
So, at the very least, you can simply ignore it. It isn't hurting any men in bad light. No need to go after this. And believe me when I say I have no love for the smug PC.
Agree with this. The mentality people have over women and their rights/contributions/actions are restricted to home and making babies. This is a good way to spread awareness by focusing on women and their achievements. Equality is a bit difficult to establish when there is already an established mindset.
Just for devil's advocate sake (and I'd be interested in hearing your and others' opinion):
1. While focusing on only women isn't bad, would it be better to show both men and women's contributions side by side, in light of equality?
2. If the reply to the above question has something to do with showing women having a greater effect against misogynists than showing men and women would, wouldn't a person be more susceptible to change if they see both men and women's contributions equally versus the apparent hatred they may have towards just highlighting women's contributions.
Again, not my thoughts or arguments (see first paragraph for my thoughts), but I'm curious to hear what people might have to say.
Edited by guenhwyvar - 5 years ago
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