This is a continued discussion from this post, because I didn't want to hijack the thread.
I am not saying this isn't a common problem with men, but being a man isn't the reason and saying it is has been a crutch on society. Men are just as capable of being emotionally intelligent as women. The problem is we don't hold them accountable and teach them how to be. I think a big part of the reason is this bull**** that men are emotionally incapable.
Homer and Peter Griffith are funny cartoon characters, they should be as fictional as a talking dog that solves mysteries. It's pathetic that they are not. Don't insult men by saying this is the default. I find this just as insulting as the woman's studies professors who equate violence to masculinity.
First off this is not an attack on you. It's an attack on an idea. I know I sound harsh, that's kind of my MO unfortunately.
I am not saying this isn't a common problem with men, but being a man isn't the reason and saying it is has been a crutch on society. Men are just as capable of being emotionally intelligent as women. The problem is we don't hold them accountable and teach them how to be. I think a big part of the reason is this bull**** that men are emotionally incapable.
Homer and Peter Griffith are funny cartoon characters, they should be as fictional as a talking dog that solves mysteries. It's pathetic that they are not. Don't insult men by saying this is the default. I find this just as insulting as the woman's studies professors who equate violence to masculinity.