In hindsight, nothing about the allegations of professional misconduct against prominent sociologist Michael Kimmel really surprises me.

Kimmel’s self-aggrandizing professional activities don’t exactly reflect the humility and accountability he commends to other men who seek to support women and feminism.

Despite having edited a book on “privilege,” Kimmel apparently didn’t get the memo about the need for privileged people — for straight, white, cisgender men — to de-center themselves; to vacate the center so those who’ve been historically marginalized — women, LGBTQIAs, people of color, etc. — might be seen and heard.

Hence, all the TED talks, educational videos, TV talk show appearances, and keynote speeches at global women’s conferences…