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In reply to the discussion: "Men's Rights" cracks me up. [View all]chervilant
(8,267 posts)I thought having you on my IL would shield me from your virulently anti-feminist posts. hmm...
All of the examples you list herein above exist because of patriarchy, not because of feminism. In fact, feminists seek to change these rigid gender role expectations so that we can all be whoever we are without being pigeonholed according to our 'plumbing.' Feminists are advocating for services for ALL survivors of relationship violence.
I know, because I have done advocacy for survivors of relationship violence for more than thirty years. In that time, I've advocated for two men who were being abused by their female partners, and one lesbian whose partner was emotionally abusive. I have never interpreted the predominance of female survivors as a negation of male or lesbian survivors, but I have come to understand that recovery resources are virtually non-existent for men who are abused. I know many fellow feminists who are working for parity in these resources. I hope that your brother has found the help he needs and deserves.