Moral Relativism vs. Cultural Relativism
This comment was from RLN on the post Headscarves and Men Holding Hands: Coming Out as a Cultural Relativist In philosophical circles, “moral relativism” is a theory that entails that if you think...
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These are comments by Archy, Mori and Salvice on the post “Working-Class Beasts and Rape Culture“. Archy asked: “I have a serious question. If the whistling was only followed with ‘polite’ compliments,...
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A story of child labor, sex slavery and those times when culture slaps you in the face. The silence in the room conveyed uncertainty after I told my story to the six young girls residing at My Refuge...
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View ArticleWhy Are These Men Playing with Trash For A Living? [Video]
Dillan DiGiovanni describes a job that requires men to use both finesse and brute strength to clean trash from trees. Did you catch this video about men playing around with trash? It tells the story of...
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View ArticleConsume! On Bros and Defining the American Dream
The real issue with male apathy toward education is how it’s framed. It’s a language problem. __________ THE SALIENT FACTS I’m a 26 year-old white bro with a BA in English from a large research...
View ArticleBut What do all These Hipster Beards Mean?
Embed from Getty Images Beards, moustaches, whiskers, and beardlessness tell us about the ways masculinity, gender, and sexuality have all shifted through time. — The continuing popularity of beards...
View ArticleWhat Gives You the Right to Discriminate?
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View ArticleThe Shiksa Paradox, Do Parents Know Best?
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View ArticleWhy ‘Boys Will be Boys’ is Such a Dangerous Mentality
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View ArticleMoral Relativism vs. Cultural Relativism
This comment was from RLN on the post Headscarves and Men Holding Hands: Coming Out as a Cultural Relativist In philosophical circles, “moral relativism” is a theory that entails that if you think...
View ArticleThe Single Biggest Obstacle Facing Boys and Men Today
“Men often make a mistake by thinking that they are in control over their lives, but upon closer inspection they realize they gave that up as soon as they conformed to society’s rules and expectations...
View Article“As a Western cultural norm, whistling at someone is disrespectful, period.”
These are comments by Archy, Mori and Salvice on the post “Working-Class Beasts and Rape Culture“. Archy asked: “I have a serious question. If the whistling was only followed with ‘polite’ compliments,...
View ArticleCulture’s Effect on Victims
A story of child labor, sex slavery and those times when culture slaps you in the face. The silence in the room conveyed uncertainty after I told my story to the six young girls residing at My Refuge...
View ArticleI Just Need To Pee Really Quick
Cape or no cape? Dillan DiGiovanni wonders if restrooms can actually become spaces where everyone feels comfortable. For many people, neither men’s or women’s rooms feel safe, and I think that’s...
View ArticleSkinny Dudes and Big Boys: Stigmatizing Men’s Bodies
Dillan DiGiovanni explores the impact of stigmatizing mens’ bodies. —- I ran into one of my favorite cafes the other day and saw this tall and rather lanky guy in front of me. Took me a few seconds to...
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