That is sad, but that's awesome that you have such a supportive husband.To me, this is why feminism is still needed -- to break society out of the gender stereotypes for men, too. I'm also working a ton right now, and my husband is picking up most of the domestic duties. It's annoying when I hear thing's like, "he's being the mommy right now" from others. No, he's being a supportive father and husband. He's not emasculated by fixing dinner more than I do right now and taking our kid to swimming classes and playdates where he's the only father. He's quite proud of his fathering and so am I.Also, the idea that can't be sexually abused is really disturbing, especially at a young age. You're right that oppressive gender stereotypes work both ways and that both are serious.
Sexism with males.
We talk about females getting the brunt end of the stick, but what about males?
I am married to a stay at home dad. He is domestic, takes care of the house and bills, and is always catering to my work schedule (I'm military and he left everything to follow me). I constantly have men and women alike ask me why he doesn't work. They even call him lazy. And he's the hardest worker I know! Is that a weird reverse sexism thing? Because he's male he has to work...
Or my favorite. My husband was also molested by female teachers when he was a boy. It really messed with his head because when he told his mom (finally), she told him that men don't get molested or raped and he must've asked for it. Because he's male!! I've known men that were raped, and no one takes them seriously, so they develop mental issues because they continually blame themselves, because of the zero support.
I dunno, we point out females' discrimination, when we're all suffering. :( makes me sad.
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