Something I’ve always wondered is what kind of women were in the lives of incel men when they were young. Did they have a bad relationship with their mother? Did they lack sisters or other female family members? Or is their family situation irrelevant? Maybe some particular situation in their early years caused them to develop a complex around women?

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    1 year ago

    Feminism isn’t just about women; it’s about everybody. You mention a macho upbringing - that’s one of the many things that feminism is trying to fight. Telling boys that they have to be “strong,” be the breadwinner, can’t have emotions - these things are actively harmful to the boys. Everyone needs feminism - it’s about letting everyone be anything.

    You may have heard the term “toxic masculinity” at some point. If not, I recommend doing some reading on it.

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      1 year ago

      I’m not sure how you missed that this is precisely the point I’m making?

      Sorry if my post was not clear enough but yes I totally agree, your post is I guess a less confusing way of saying what intended to convey.