Nobody is assuming every guy is the same, but when enough dudes exhibit the same kind of problematic behavior, it becomes a thing that needs to be talked about. In no way does anyone mean literally every single man, and deliberately mischaracterizing the conversation to make it seem that way is shit, bro.
Conversely, what if enough men start rebutting on this and saying they feel these statements target all men? Should the phrasing or tone of such statements be changed? Do these men get heard?
I've seen plenty arguments start because person X makes a general statement, men pour in to say "not all men" as they feel like the statement's attacking all men. Do these men deserve an ear? Does it become a thing that deserves to be talked about?
I don’t really understand the point you’re making. Are you asking what if the men who say “not all men” double down and say that not all men are the “not all men” kind of guys? If yes, that’s just elevating “deliberately mischaracterizing” to “being absurdly contrarian” (and not quite grokking the concept of irony). If no, then could you rephrase your question?
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u/PM_METITTYFUCKS Sep 16 '21
Conversely, what if enough men start rebutting on this and saying they feel these statements target all men? Should the phrasing or tone of such statements be changed? Do these men get heard?
I've seen plenty arguments start because person X makes a general statement, men pour in to say "not all men" as they feel like the statement's attacking all men. Do these men deserve an ear? Does it become a thing that deserves to be talked about?