When the obvious culprit is the combo of patriarchy and capitalism.
Capitalism says: “Only economic actors matter”
Patriarchy adds: “Only men are allowed to be economic actors”
What some thoughtless men hear: “Wow, I’m the only one who matters? That sounds so cool!”
What some critical thinkers hear: “So men are not supposed to be anything other than an economic machine? No creativity, no emotions, no family, no friends? That sounds like a nightmare.”
It blows to grow up and realize you were socialized in a society that at some level views you as little more than fuel to be burned for the military industrial complex
When the obvious culprit is the combo of patriarchy and capitalism.
It blows to grow up and realize you were socialized in a society that at some level views you as little more than fuel to be burned for the military industrial complex