I Believe In Feminism

Where do certain men get off? Why are they so patronizing and think a woman wants to actually sit there, minding her own business and actually listen to bullshit? Enough of 'mansplaining' and 'menterrupting'. I'm talking about the total stranger who comes into your personal space with nothing better to do apparently than make your day a bit more boring.

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Miram · 31-35, F

Maybe they didn't know they are doing it. I take off if I don't like what people have to say. If it's at work, I explain I am not interested. They insist? I get aggressive and intolerant.

Women do it just as much, though. I mean here I am?

MantledInClouds · 26-30, F

@Miram I work in an office with women. I'm not antisocial but I mean men who physically invade your personal space or try to get you to talk to them and if you look decent, they'll get really attached or follow you around. Then they'll make a big show of being offended. I've never had that problem with young men, only older men who think they have some advantage because they're older and not wiser.

Miram · 31-35, F

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That can be scary. Maybe it's because they come from a different generation and they are used to getting their needs met that way.

People change when their methods aren't successful. So the solution is to reject and explain their failures. Easier said than done since everyone have their defences up and you need to establish a common ground. So in situations where there is no time, it's better to put your own wellness first.