Given that the realm of politics, in fact pretty much everything is largely, if not completely, a male thing, is it any wonder that men who claim to be progressive, you know, enlightened and liberated, for the most part are absolutely clueless about 50% of the human race? In fact, judging by appearances, it would seem that females are a different species, let alone judged by their behaviour!
Life is never perfect. And, of course, neither are we.
We have more free time to ponder the great divides and the great commonalities whereas our ancestors seldom had that luxury (or maybe burden).
Exploitation of men for wars, physical strengths and single mindedness. Exploitation of women for breeding, bartering and cheap labour. Exploitation of children for whatever abuses the powerful require.
Whatever deprivations our ancestors had, we now have confusion as to gender, societal roles and our future. Much of this, I believe, is part of a deliberate operation to disempower us, leaving us vulnerable to further exploitation, impotence and, most of all, a time absorbing diversion from more basic problems i.e. the reality of our being asset stripped, bankrupt and facing complete penury and serfdom.
In the meantime, we have women in executive roles who are just as ruthless as any man and men being rendered redundant in all areas.
Personally, being old, poor and crippled, I don’t give a dam of what is expected of me. I try to respect all. I don’t care how others present themselves, believe, desire or reject. I try to smile, enjoy the moment and move on. (When I say move, I mean, lurch, stumble, creep, stagger).
Yes, there are female execs, female soldiers but all exist within a male world and to be part of it, they have to surrender that which makes them female.
Thank you Zarayna, long may you lurch, stumble, creep and stagger, I'm not far behind you.
I'm s neurodiverse woman and have never felt that social side of being a woman. The hugs the looks are all alien to me. I know I am a woman but I don't behave like a woman is supposed to. People,both sees, have frequently told me, you're more like a bloke. I suppose you could say I'm a tomboy. Born in 1962 and knowing what I know now,I would probably have some kind of gender dysphoria. Who knows. Sometimes we have knowledge ,labels, experience given to us at the right time and sometimes we don't. I think knowing who you are and why you behave like you do is extremely empowering. I have learnt over the years that I have to be me. Men are more in touch with their feminine sides I do believe and behaviours have changed over the generations. They do keep changing and evolving too. When it come to capitalism that in my opinion is the root of all evil. It divides people and plays rich against poor,enabling corruption and racism and sexism and discrimination.
I like that, neurodiverse. Have you watched this French crime drama, set in Paris called, well's she's called Astrid and she's autistic? I am a deal older than you, born in 1945. I used to think I was gender dysphoric, tho I never called it that but now, I'm not sure. I wishI had been born female but that's a fantasy isn't it. Men more in touch with their feminine side? I wish. Simply put, I don't like being a man but that maybe because I don't like myself? I'm still trying to sort things out. I've tried to do it with my creative work, mostly writing and performing. As you say, change is slow, over the generations, one step forward, two steps back.
Self love is the most important part. ✨️ you are uniquely you and don't forget that. I always wanted to be a man. LOL isn t it funny how the brain works? Mysterious. I have terrible imposter syndrome 😫 but lived with it and learnt from it. Being in a regimented job grounds me. I'm going to look for the French detective. Thank you. Chris Packham is my hero 🙌
Here’s my thoughts, such as they are!
Life is never perfect. And, of course, neither are we.
We have more free time to ponder the great divides and the great commonalities whereas our ancestors seldom had that luxury (or maybe burden).
Exploitation of men for wars, physical strengths and single mindedness. Exploitation of women for breeding, bartering and cheap labour. Exploitation of children for whatever abuses the powerful require.
Whatever deprivations our ancestors had, we now have confusion as to gender, societal roles and our future. Much of this, I believe, is part of a deliberate operation to disempower us, leaving us vulnerable to further exploitation, impotence and, most of all, a time absorbing diversion from more basic problems i.e. the reality of our being asset stripped, bankrupt and facing complete penury and serfdom.
In the meantime, we have women in executive roles who are just as ruthless as any man and men being rendered redundant in all areas.
Personally, being old, poor and crippled, I don’t give a dam of what is expected of me. I try to respect all. I don’t care how others present themselves, believe, desire or reject. I try to smile, enjoy the moment and move on. (When I say move, I mean, lurch, stumble, creep, stagger).
Take care, my friend.
Yes, there are female execs, female soldiers but all exist within a male world and to be part of it, they have to surrender that which makes them female.
Thank you Zarayna, long may you lurch, stumble, creep and stagger, I'm not far behind you.
I'm s neurodiverse woman and have never felt that social side of being a woman. The hugs the looks are all alien to me. I know I am a woman but I don't behave like a woman is supposed to. People,both sees, have frequently told me, you're more like a bloke. I suppose you could say I'm a tomboy. Born in 1962 and knowing what I know now,I would probably have some kind of gender dysphoria. Who knows. Sometimes we have knowledge ,labels, experience given to us at the right time and sometimes we don't. I think knowing who you are and why you behave like you do is extremely empowering. I have learnt over the years that I have to be me. Men are more in touch with their feminine sides I do believe and behaviours have changed over the generations. They do keep changing and evolving too. When it come to capitalism that in my opinion is the root of all evil. It divides people and plays rich against poor,enabling corruption and racism and sexism and discrimination.
I like that, neurodiverse. Have you watched this French crime drama, set in Paris called, well's she's called Astrid and she's autistic? I am a deal older than you, born in 1945. I used to think I was gender dysphoric, tho I never called it that but now, I'm not sure. I wishI had been born female but that's a fantasy isn't it. Men more in touch with their feminine side? I wish. Simply put, I don't like being a man but that maybe because I don't like myself? I'm still trying to sort things out. I've tried to do it with my creative work, mostly writing and performing. As you say, change is slow, over the generations, one step forward, two steps back.
Self love is the most important part. ✨️ you are uniquely you and don't forget that. I always wanted to be a man. LOL isn t it funny how the brain works? Mysterious. I have terrible imposter syndrome 😫 but lived with it and learnt from it. Being in a regimented job grounds me. I'm going to look for the French detective. Thank you. Chris Packham is my hero 🙌