Semantics- Double Standards

 Hey everyone, Christina here with another rant that's been on my mind. Let's talk about the phrase "men are abusive" and the double standards that come with it.

You know what really gets me? When someone says "men are abusive," and the guys who dare to respond with "not all men" are instantly shut down. They're told they're part of the problem. They're accused of missing the point. But here's the kicker—they're not wrong.

Last time I checked, generalizing a whole gender isn't cool. But try pointing that out and suddenly it's "semantics" or "you're derailing the conversation." They'll say 'men doesn't mean every man in the world- don't need to get offended if it doesn't apply to you', which is just ridiculous.

Because the thing: imagine if someone said "women are manipulative" or "women are dangerous." You bet there would be an uproar. People would rightfully call it out as a gross overgeneralization. But somehow, when it's about men, it's okay? Give me a break.

I'm all for calling out bad behavior. Abuse is never okay, no matter who's doing it. But let's call it what it is—individuals who are abusive, not an entire gender. That's not just fair; it's accurate.

And don't even get me started on the hypocrisy of it all. The same people who cry foul over ANY criticism of women as sexist or misogynistic suddenly forget their principles when it's about men. It's like there's a different set of rules depending on who's on the receiving end. A man disliking an individual woman is sometimes seen as misogyny... by people who are generalising men collectively as abusive. It's bizarre.

Look, I'm not saying men are perfect. Far from it. Women aren't perfect either. Far from it. We've all got our share of issues to address, just like anyone else. But painting all men with the same broad brush? That's not progress. It's prejudice, plain and simple.

If we're serious about equality—and I mean real equality—we've got to drop the double standards. We can't preach inclusivity and fairness while simultaneously demonizing an entire gender based on the actions of a few.

So, to anyone who's quick to say "men are" anything, take a step back. Think about what you're really saying. And if you wouldn't say the same thing about women, maybe it's time to rethink your approach.

Let's strive for a discourse that's respectful and nuanced, where we address issues without resorting to sweeping generalizations. That's the kind of progressivism I can get behind.