CORRUPTION IN MEN IS THEIR BIRTHRIGHT

WARNING: THIS IS MY PERSONAL OPINION AND SOMETHING THAT WILL FOREVER BE TRUE TO ME. YOU DON'T HAVE TO AGREE!!!!!

--------- CORRUPTION IN MEN IS THEIR BIRTHRIGHT

Men are taught how to be kind—to submit to their kin, but not to the species that created them. Are men inherently flawed? Is there hope for the males in our culture, or are they all terrible? Patriarchy dates back to the agricultural revolution and remains entrenched even in the 21st century. Submission to men exists within us in countless forms—hidden in sex, hookup culture, workplaces, schools, governments, and beyond. While the male brain is approximately 10% larger than the female brain, there is little evidence to suggest this translates into superiority in everyday life. Men continue to cling to the belief that they are dominant, and women who praise them for the bare minimum perpetuate this delusion. Feminists worldwide proclaim that women are equal to men; however, I selfishly suggest that feminism must be discarded to make room for misandry.

Misandry: dislike of, contempt for, or ingrained prejudice against men (i.e., the male sex).

Still, the world's most popular rebuttal persists: “But not all men are bad!” And yet, not all men are good either. Men are often selfish, narcissistic, and incapable of genuine remorse unless it serves their interests. They expect women to fulfill their fantasies and are outraged when women, even strangers on the other side of the world, dare to challenge their worldview. For instance, men are bewildered by women who align with movements like the 4B—movements rejecting patriarchal norms. Men see themselves as second only to God. I do not solely blame them for this mindset; I blame the women who enable it. Praising mediocrity—or worse, excusing harmful behavior—declares that even less is acceptable.

The women of our generation share troubling similarities with those from the 70s-90s. While past generations defended their husbands against allegations of domestic violence, today’s women defend men for joking about rape, watching degrading pornography, speaking harshly about women in their lives, and failing to meet even basic sexual expectations. A psychotherapist interviewed by NBC News noted that “there’s a very unclear set of expectations as far as how a man should behave.” While it is human to evolve and find one’s path, it does not take a genius to understand empathy and kindness. Should we excuse men's actions by blaming their upbringing? This creates a never-ending cycle: a grandfather teaches his son not to be a “sissy,” the father instills the same lesson in his son, and so it continues. This perpetuation of toxic ideals suggests that corruption is passed down as a birthright.

----- LYNX DRAFT