Christina the Egalitarian

 Oh, wow, lads, it’s International Men’s Day ! Are we all supposed to clap and cheer now? Don’t trip over yourselves celebrating, because here’s the tea: every bloody day is International Men’s Day. You’ve had centuries of statues, holidays, and history books dedicated to you, but sure—let’s give you one official day to feel extra special. But wait, you’re upset because it doesn’t get the same attention as International Women’s Day? Aw, bless your fragile egos. Let me guess: this is the patriarchy’s fault too? Oh, wait—it actually is ! Everything wrong with men’s lives is because of your beloved, self-made patriarchy , the gift that keeps on taking. Suicide rates? That’s on the patriarchy, love, for telling you that emotions are for weaklings. Men’s health ignored? Patriarchy again, prioritizing profit and power over care. Struggles in custody battles? Classic patriarchy nonsense, deciding that childcare is “women’s work” and shoving you out the door. You see, lads, misandry isn’t

 Today is International Men’s Day . Yes, really. Some of you might not have even known it existed, and I wouldn’t blame you. Unlike International Women’s Day, which is marked with widespread celebrations, detailed social media posts, and even full-blown events, International Men’s Day often passes by unnoticed. You know, the day where we talk about men’s mental health, men’s physical health, fatherhood, and all the stuff that gets conveniently swept under the rug the other 364 days of the year. Wait, what’s that? You didn’t know it was today? Shocking. Where are the hashtags? Where are the corporate-sponsored campaigns? Where are the panels, the interviews, and the inspirational montages? On women's day, you can’t scroll two seconds without seeing an influencer posting about “empowered women,” companies throwing events, or brands churning out social media graphics like their marketing budgets depend on it (because they probably do). But men’s day? Barely a whisper. Nada. Crickets.A