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Question for liberal/moderate men

Okay so like, you know how people who value social justice and progress (mainly liberals), when they see some sort of progress they feel happy, even if it doesn’t directly affect them. For example, I’m white but I was really happy when Obama won because he’s our first black president, or even in non political stuff, like whenever something happens socially or legislatively that helps minorities, like when gay marriage was legalized or [insert marginalized group] makes strides to becoming more successful or accepted in society. A sentiment that most liberals and even I’m sure moderate conservatives share. Being happy for the progress of someone else.

Anyway, I was wondering, does the same concept usually apply to liberal men when progress happens for women? I specify liberal men because misogynists tend to be more conservative, not saying some conservatives can’t be pro-women. But anyway, is it a think for men to celebrate progress for women in the same way most liberals celebrate progress for minorities? That feeling of “hell yeah good for them”?

Hope this makes sense.
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BlueVeins · 26-30
I'm a little left of liberal, but yes.
Definitely. I was enraged at the Dobbs decision even though it won’t affect me directly, and I’ve been delighted with all of the elections and court decisions that have reaffirmed women’s right to abortion. Part of being a contributing member of society is internalizing others’ struggles.
Jeremi · 41-45, M
I'm an old school conservative, however very open minded, dead set on a few personal ways, opinions, beliefs; and know my stance of life. I'm always going to congratulate progress. I mean hell, I'm black. (well, half black) and black people (gay, straight, etc.) have had to endure a lot in life. my thing is: I appreciate the message in the way of the approach and the logical and thoughtful ways of the approach. radicalism has its way of becoming too radical. too harsh, too vile, depending upon the situation.
kindergarten analogy: I like mustard, don't like mayo. another person may not like mustard, but like mayo. that's fine. just don't give me shit because i don't like mayo and I will respectfully not give you shit about not liking mustard. we can agree to disagree and still get along. it's called reasoning. you see the situation for what it is and you compromise without compromising yourself. because at the end of the day, general, I have to go to sleep with my conscience. you don't. again, metaphorically speaking. if any of that made sense.
Turtlepower · 36-40, M
Yes. I generally feel good when anyone, including women, gain more rights and equality
samueltyler2 · 80-89, M
I have helped fight for women's rights since the 1960s. Yes, my reaction is as you say.
samueltyler2 · 80-89, M
@Zeuro i think feminism is a female. If not, i will claim ownership.
Zeuro · 26-30, F
@samueltyler2 anyone can be a feminist, it’s simply an ideology of gender equality
samueltyler2 · 80-89, M
@Zeuro then you can call me a feminist!
deadgerbil · 26-30, M
Yeah, idk why I wouldn't feel good for their wins, or feel dispirited over their losses like with roe v wade being overturned
Patriot96 · 56-60, C
So you were happy when the Affirmative Action person was elected
Zeuro · 26-30, F
@Patriot96 who?
@Patriot96 You mean George W. Bush? No, I couldn’t stand him. We’ve had affirmative action for rich white men since the country was founded.
@Zeuro This idiot thinks Obama was appointed by a secret commission. Three guesses who he thinks it (((is))).
Burnley123 · 41-45, M
If you believe in equality and meritocracy, then you'd be a hypocrite if you didn't think that this was a good thing. I mean: you believe in equality or you don't and if you do, feeling resentment about the success of minorities would be ridiculous.

I call myself a leftist, not a liberal but yeah.
CountScrofula · 41-45, M
I'm an anarchist but I'm definitely on the progressive side of things.

And short version is yes. Our gender stuff causes a lot of pain and so the success of women is a big deal - understanding i also think shit like the Barbie movie is cynical and doesn't actually help women beyond a feel-good time. The products we consume don't define our politics it's about the power we seize.
basilfawlty89 · 36-40, M
I couldn't be classified as moderate.
Some have called me liberal, but I'm a lot further left than that.

I get happy whenever I see women succeeding and women's rights advancing, not to mention when justice is served on predators.

 
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