Anonymous Hello. I am a male. A male that fits no stereotypes promoted by this blog, and who knows no men that fit these stereotypes. We are not all oppressors, those men who oppress are disgusting exceptions to the rule. I was raised by a feminist who has her degree in women's studies, and she really does not like some radfem topics. Take, for example, birth. Many radfems (not specifically you) believe it is a bad thing, but my mom says it is the most empowering thing she has experienced. Any opinions?

You don’t understand how oppression works. You seem to think it means “being mean to people”. It doesn’t. You seem to be individual identified; radical feminists think in group, not individual.

By virtue of being born male, you oppress women. Your mere existence oppresses women, no matter your intent - because, for example, if a boss is to choose between you and a woman for hiring, s/he will choose you. Everything in society will choose you, everything works in your favor. That’s oppression, not “boohoo this person was mean to me they’re oppressing me”.

I don’t have an opinion on your mom, if you wanna talk giving birth in general, send another message.

- Pi