I have no idea where you're drawing notions about treating men with contempt from. People are talking about treating men with caution. You brought up contempt.
Women are pointing out that if you want to seem trustworthy, don't do things that make you seem untrustworthy, like approaching people when they are trapped or when they clearly do not want to be approached. Do not act as if your desires trump other people's rights.
I think most people, myself certainly, would say that women should treat men the same way. I'd be fine with saying that women should not hit on men in elevators or other enclosed spaces since some men may be uncomfortable being approached when trapped.
The things being asked for are actually basic human decency.
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Re: "Rape culture" and the presumption of male guilt cont.
Date: 7/7/11 06:48 pm (UTC)From:Women are pointing out that if you want to seem trustworthy, don't do things that make you seem untrustworthy, like approaching people when they are trapped or when they clearly do not want to be approached. Do not act as if your desires trump other people's rights.
I think most people, myself certainly, would say that women should treat men the same way. I'd be fine with saying that women should not hit on men in elevators or other enclosed spaces since some men may be uncomfortable being approached when trapped.
The things being asked for are actually basic human decency.