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View submission: Tuesday Check In: How's Everybody's Mental Health?
I haven't read much of Neil Gaimon, I only read Anansi Boys and seen a few clips from Good Omens. Still, it's been really disappointing to read about the allegations against him. The article that came out last week about his conduct was nightmarish. One of my family members lent me that book, and he read most of Neil's work. Now he's not sure what to do with the books.
The reoccurring problem seems to be that some men (especially those in powerful positions) can separate their own personal conduct while espousing progressive and feminist values. While I'm sure some may be faking their values, I think most of them genuinely believe that they are progressive allies and that they have done nothing wrong in mistreating and exploiting women. Thinking on it, the problem is also that these men refuse to change their behavior, even if it contradicts their stated values, since that would mean no longer being able to exploit the women they want. And that last part is key, they want women that they can exploit, not women they can have healthy relationships with. It brings to mind heated debates I've heard in recent years about preferences in dating, as well as what duty we have as individuals to question our own prejudices and desires when it comes to relationships.
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