Towards A More Thoughtful (& Personal) Discourse On “The Double Standard”

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Is height in men a form of “objectification” by women? Obsidian would like to start the discussion.

Dad Wars, You Say? Our Dads Are Winning

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A collection of thoughts by some of the most important dads around reacting to Mary Elizabeth Williams’ article on Dad Wars.

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Our Commenting Policy

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We set out spark an international conversation about what it means to be a good man in the 21st century. We have indeed created a very large discussion. And we’d like it to be passionate yet civil.

“It’s a disgusting double standard that men are not yet given that same respect.”

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This comment was from Jen, on the post On Ownership, Sexual Violence, and Standard Operating Procedures

The Cognitive Dissonance Of Love

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When bipolar illness would’t let the woman he loved find her voice, Jack Varnell wrote the voice he heard anyway.

Dear John: There Was a Man Watching a Violent Film in Front of My Daughter

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Why won’t my formerly-divorced boyfriend commit to me? How do I stop him from watching lude videos on the train? Why do people think I have to agree with their political ideas?

Narratives: The Stories We Tell Each Other and Ourselves

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Nikki B. and Simone want us to move the discussion past the superficial level.

“Wanting to cuddle on the couch is not proof men are more physically needy.”

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“Dating sites are loaded with men who list among their desires “cuddling on the sofa with a movie…” or similar.”

The Conversation: Let’s Talk About Race, Again

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Andrew Cotto and Damon Young continue their wide-ranging discussion about race, America, and the NBA.

Treating the Hate

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Sometimes the antidote is sitting right next to the poison.

“There simply is no other forum for a thoughtful discussion of manhood.”

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This comment is from Mervyn Kaufman, on the post The Atlantic and GMP

Can Both Sides of the Gender Debate Get Along?

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Andrew Bruskin thinks so.

When Angry Commenters Find Common Ground

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Joanna Schroeder and David Bryon thought they’d never get past their differences as commenters. Now, as friendly allies, they discuss how they got there.

That’s How We All Survive

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Jackie Summers weighs in on the conversation about good men.

Circle of Fire: Egalitarian Feminists, Come Forth

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Tim Pylypiuk wants this to be another safe haven for reasoned discussion.

Man Talk

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What do men really talk about and is it okay to be honest about that?