I still have male acquaintances who have to be reminded that certain words and attitudes are hurtful and unnecessary. They still get their feathers ruffled when I call them on their sexism.

I am so glad to be single and self-sufficient!

that actually insisted I must be horny because of my large breasts. Assholes.

Better to be single than to wish you were!

Lays it out in a way that is clear and easily understood, imo.

I have to thank n2doc for teaching me how to embed URLs. Also, I knew I had to post this here when I found it.

the objectification described herein above? To whit:

But you looked so pretty love
You were still my favorite thing

Are you trying to derail my OP? I would appreciate a clearer explanation.

I tried my best to raise my sons to be strong, supportive men who treat women and others as people. My youngest has more female friends than male, and always has.

I'm so glad more of us are aware, and taking steps to mitigate the toxic effects of power imbalance.

I'm deprogramming myself. It is work, growing up male in this society.

We, all of us, regardless of gender, face similar challenges with regards to unlearning what the patriarchy has taught us.

I knew I had to post this, and I"m so glad I found it!

It's practical, useful, easy-to-follow advice. If most men did that, it would change the world.

I remain hopeful that the DUers who minimize this issue, or call feminist DUers the "sisters of perpetual outrage," will come to understand that sexism and misogyny are damaging to us all.

Liberals, and Progressives, no less...