A self-reflection Prompted Question for members of HoF ... [View all]
In attempting to relate to most of the issues raised here, I tend to substitute (to the degree possible) the term "Black" for female/woman and "racism" for misogyny.
I recently realized I have been using what works for me in an effort to help other men understand how offensive some of our conduct/mind-set can be. (For example: http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=4514920)
But it dawned on me today ... what I've been doing, could be seen as ignorant (comparing/equating my experience with that of another, where it might be completely inappropriate); or distracting, as it's not about me; or, just plain offensive ... I know how annoyed I get when I read how someone's experience of being followed around in a store because of their long hair and multiple tattoos and piercings and their, "I steal for a living" tee-shirt, is exactly like/equal to my being followed around the store for Shopping While Black.
(Oops, there I go again.
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