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They want us to start out as independent so we won't be dependent on *them*. Men really like the parts of feminism that benefit them directly, like the expectation that women work outside the home and bring in a paycheck to lighten their own financial burden. But then, once they have that independent woman, they see it as a challenge to bend her to his will. Like breaking a horse. I have, unfortunately, seen this behavior in both conservative and liberal men...
Comment by Kimmalah at 06/11/2024 at 21:10 UTC
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There's also this weird dichotomy where these guys want traditional gender roles and go on and on about being "providers." But when they are asked to actually provide, it bumps up against this ingrained fear of "gold-diggers" they have had drilled into their heads by the "Red Pill" conservatives.
"I want us to be in traditional roles where you stay home and I'm the breadwinner. But if you expect me to actually pay for anything, you're a bitch who is only with me for my money." It's a total contradiction, like a financial version of the Madonna/Whore Complex.
Comment by PricePuzzleheaded835 at 06/11/2024 at 21:24 UTC
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I have definitely experienced this behavior from “progressive” men. Not just in romantic relationships, but also in the workplace. And absolute impotent rage when their attempts fail.
Comment by Odd_Seesaw_3451 at 06/11/2024 at 22:58 UTC
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Yup!
“A lady in the streets…” and the boardroom, the kitchen, the PTA meeting, the delivery room, the bank lobby, the classroom, book club, family holidays, the laundry room, the grocery store, the gym, school drop off and pick up…
“and a freak in the in bed!”