Male Privilege

[dawg]

181. I have to disagree with this.

Male privilege is very much real. It isn't nearly as pervasive as it was a generation ago, but it still exists. I have seen numerous examples in real life. And the evidence isn't just anecdotal; there are plenty of statistical measures that also point to continuing male privilege.

There are a few things that cut in the opposite direction, as well. And men, as a group, are facing worse and worse outcomes as time marches forward. But our sisters in the 99% are dealing with the same setbacks.

Ultimately, we are all in this thing together and need to reconcile ourselves to each other, brothers and sisters, in the greater struggle against those who would control and divide us. But I don't think we can do this without men acknowledging that we still have a residual, unfair advantage.