It's valuable that someone raises this point. There's a movement (see this link) that seeks to restore the dignity of maleness. It doesn't get much publicity, though.
Some valuable excerpts of it:
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Masculists cite one-sided legislation, selective enforcement, and neglected civil rights as examples of discrimination against men and boys.
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Masculist concerns focus on societal acceptance of violence harming men paired with the stigma against violence harming women, as well as males being taught or expected to take on violent roles.
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Depiction of violence against men as humorous, in the media and elsewhere (see Boys are stupid, throw rocks at them!), when women are equally violent.
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Lack of positive reinforcement and role-models for young boys in the media, while presentation of positive female figures is a large aspect of much of the media.
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Legislation that addresses women's needs without considering the corresponding need in men (e.g., Women, Infants, and Children Act; Violence Against Women Act)
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Lack of educational aid for boys and men, given that their performance/enrollment at most levels lags behind that of girls and women; some states declaring (de jure or de facto) all-male schools illegal and all-female schools legal.
19 Sep 2008, 1:42 am
