Category Archives: Anti-feminists and their pals

Should Men Be Blamed?

Antifeminists tend to be very hung up on blame. According to antifeminists, feminists blame men for all their problems, and feminist men are masochists who enjoy guilt. My personal experience of feminism ain’t at all like that. I’ve met a … Continue reading

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Foxnews vs RAWA

Wendy McElroy used her August 20th Foxnews column for an attack on RAWA, the Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan. According to McElroy, American feminist groups like the Feminist Majority Foundation (which McElroy mysteriously refers to as "FMN") "should … Continue reading

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Why Sex is Like the Meat Industry

My goodness, this "choice for men" debate just doesn’t end, does it? Avedon Carol writes: Women should certainly have a unilateral right to decide whether to carry to term, but I can see no good argument for also allowing us … Continue reading

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Choice for Men equals State-Enforced Childbirth for Women?

Richard Bennett posted a response to me, but I’m putting off replying until I can borrow a copy of a book he cites. Meanwhile, Tony at the Rant Factory (whose permalink isn’t working, so you may have to scroll down … Continue reading

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Yet Again, "Choice For Men"

Several days ago I posted an essay about “Choice for Men.” Turns out I’m not the only blogger stuck on Men’s Rights. A bit of a four-way debate is going on between Diane E, Richard Bennett, Win Fitzpatrick, and Meryl … Continue reading

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More on "Choice for Men"

I shamelessly promoted my critique of “choice for men” on mensactivism.org, and got a very nice reply from “Larry” (as well as some less nice replies from my faithful anonymous cyber-stalker). I had pointed out that the inequalities of “choice” … Continue reading

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Fairness and "Choice for Men"

An essential point that not everyone has yet absorbed: Sometimes there is no fair solution. Case in point: This week in Newsday, Glenn Sacks and Dianna Thompson argue that life is unfair for fathers. Well, I agree; life is unfair … Continue reading

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