Men's Liberation
This community is first and foremost a feminist community for men and masc people, but it is also a place to talk about men’s issues with a particular focus on intersectionality.
Rules
Everybody is welcome, but this is primarily a space for men and masc people
Non-masculine perspectives are incredibly important in making sure that the lived experiences of others are present in discussions on masculinity, but please remember that this is a space to discuss issues pertaining to men and masc individuals. Be kind, open-minded, and take care that you aren't talking over men expressing their own lived experiences.
Be productive
Be proactive in forming a productive discussion. Constructive criticism of our community is fine, but if you mainly criticize feminism or other people's efforts to solve gender issues, your post/comment will be removed.
Keep the following guidelines in mind when posting:
- Build upon the OP
- Discuss concepts rather than semantics
- No low effort comments
- No personal attacks
Assume good faith
Do not call other submitters' personal experiences into question.
No bigotry
Slurs, hate speech, and negative stereotyping towards marginalized groups will not be tolerated.
No brigading
Do not participate if you have been linked to this discussion from elsewhere. Similarly, links to elsewhere on the threadiverse must promote constructive discussion of men’s issues.
Recommended Reading
- The Will To Change: Men, Masculinity, And Love by bell hooks
- Politics of Masculinities: Men in Movements by Michael Messner
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No pressure required... Being useful is what I am and what I've always been. I'm a farmer and tradesman and almost completely self-sufficient in a rural area, so it's rare that I even sit down. Everything I have I've built or repaired myself. If I do sit down it's usually because I'm learning new skills or knowledge, or sharing mine with others.
I try to have a surplus of everything so I can give it away to people who need it, I'll fix appliances or vehicles or infrastructure for anyone who needs the help. If I'm truly bored I'll go down to the dump and pick through the steel pile for something I can fix up or use for materials.
I'll admit straight up that I don't think much of a man if he isn't useful in some way. Men evolved to be strong and driven so that we can build and support others, IMO. Personally I don't associate with useless people of either gender, I don't have time for them. Better pitch in if you want to be a part of the community where I live.