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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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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.