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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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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.