Why do men believe in height-ism but not other forms of discrimination?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Some men complain that height-ism is one of the worst evils known to man. These same men will turn around and deny other forms of discrimination. Why can they see the privilege of tall men but not recognize their own privilege?

Can you explain what their privilege is? I know men can date younger, but that to me is different from discriminating based on height.

You really need male privilege explained to you?

The bar for men is literally in hell and your hobby is digging. Yikes.

[Anonymous]

People are selfish

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There is, in the discourse, an open contempt for short men expressed by many women; it is mainstream and accepted. When a woman says “I’d never date a short man” it’s accepted as the natural order. Few women would have the nerve to say “I’d never date a Black man”, and those who did would be roundly condemned. And, while it’s easy to find racism on the internet if you look for it, i personally have never heard anyone express in real life that level of contempt for any other identifiable group. That sort of direct, open animus is not directly comparable to the more structural forms of “privilege” you are comparing it to.

In general, height is just not a taboo topic. People openly ask other people their height all the time...short, tall, average, and all genders. Tall people get bothered constantly. Would anyone ever ask someone their weight openly? When is the last time you heard wow you are really fat, how much do you weigh?

The general message should be don't comment on other people's appearance beyond you look great. However, this won't work and people will never stop so just accept it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Some men complain that height-ism is one of the worst evils known to man. These same men will turn around and deny other forms of discrimination. Why can they see the privilege of tall men but not recognize their own privilege?

Can you explain what their privilege is? I know men can date younger, but that to me is different from discriminating based on height.

You really need male privilege explained to you?

The bar for men is literally in hell and your hobby is digging. Yikes.

My hobby is not anything of the sort.

Men who are successful and attractive can get dates at all ages. There are plenty of men who are not successful and attractive and live alone. I personally know at least 10 to 15 guys who are moderately attractive but not wealthy and barely have any dates. Women pass them over because they are not a "catch." Women need to examine the fact that they all want the Type A high earning corporate winner. That guy always has 100 Women after him If Women were open to men who are not the Fortune 500 VP or law partner and maybe do not have the luxury lifestyle, they would have more options.

I know a lot of women at my work who never married and one thing they all had in common was finding something wrong with a guy by the second or third date. Eventually the guys that were not good enough found someone and those ladies were left alone.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Some men complain that height-ism is one of the worst evils known to man. These same men will turn around and deny other forms of discrimination. Why can they see the privilege of tall men but not recognize their own privilege?

Can you explain what their privilege is? I know men can date younger, but that to me is different from discriminating based on height.

You really need male privilege explained to you?

The bar for men is literally in hell and your hobby is digging. Yikes.

NP

“Male privilege”. LOL

[Anonymous]

Human nature. Same reason some women both complain about misogyny and say horrible things about men in the same breath.

[Anonymous]

It's the only form they see (if white)

[Anonymous]

But, also, it's called gaslighting.

[Anonymous]

I never heard of that. I am 5'11 and I don't think my height has hindered my ability with anything.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I never heard of that. I am 5'11 and I don't think my height has hindered my ability with anything.

At 5’11” you wouldn’t have had to deal with it. Your height is indiscernable from 6 feet. Guys who are 5’9” and below are the ones who are on the receiving end of it.

The dating world is tough for them - especially on apps and there’s nothing they can do about it. I’ve been 6’1” since I was 16 and have never had an issue but height has become a bigger deal since the time I was growing up. I see it in my sons friend group who are all college aged. The shorter guys have zero luck with dating and there’s literally nothing they can do to change it. No amount of lifting, dieting, charisma or style can make up for a few inches of height. The only thing they can donis hope to get rich and find someone who cares about money.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Some men complain that height-ism is one of the worst evils known to man. These same men will turn around and deny other forms of discrimination. Why can they see the privilege of tall men but not recognize their own privilege?

Can you explain what their privilege is? I know men can date younger, but that to me is different from discriminating based on height.

You really need male privilege explained to you?

The bar for men is literally in hell and your hobby is digging. Yikes.

My hobby is not anything of the sort.

Men who are successful and attractive can get dates at all ages. There are plenty of men who are not successful and attractive and live alone. I personally know at least 10 to 15 guys who are moderately attractive but not wealthy and barely have any dates. Women pass them over because they are not a "catch." Women need to examine the fact that they all want the Type A high earning corporate winner. That guy always has 100 Women after him If Women were open to men who are not the Fortune 500 VP or law partner and maybe do not have the luxury lifestyle, they would have more options.

I know a lot of women at my work who never married and one thing they all had in common was finding something wrong with a guy by the second or third date. Eventually the guys that were not good enough found someone and those ladies were left alone.

Ah so you’re just bitter women don’t like you and are blaming it on them, rather than your dishrag of a personality. Good to know and good luck with that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Some men complain that height-ism is one of the worst evils known to man. These same men will turn around and deny other forms of discrimination. Why can they see the privilege of tall men but not recognize their own privilege?

Can you explain what their privilege is? I know men can date younger, but that to me is different from discriminating based on height.

You really need male privilege explained to you?

The bar for men is literally in hell and your hobby is digging. Yikes.

My hobby is not anything of the sort.

Men who are successful and attractive can get dates at all ages. There are plenty of men who are not successful and attractive and live alone. I personally know at least 10 to 15 guys who are moderately attractive but not wealthy and barely have any dates. Women pass them over because they are not a "catch." Women need to examine the fact that they all want the Type A high earning corporate winner. That guy always has 100 Women after him If Women were open to men who are not the Fortune 500 VP or law partner and maybe do not have the luxury lifestyle, they would have more options.

I know a lot of women at my work who never married and one thing they all had in common was finding something wrong with a guy by the second or third date. Eventually the guys that were not good enough found someone and those ladies were left alone.

Ah so you’re just bitter women don’t like you and are blaming it on them, rather than your dishrag of a personality. Good to know and good luck with that.

I am a married woman. Not a man. This is based on people I know.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Some men complain that height-ism is one of the worst evils known to man. These same men will turn around and deny other forms of discrimination. Why can they see the privilege of tall men but not recognize their own privilege?

Can you explain what their privilege is? I know men can date younger, but that to me is different from discriminating based on height.

You really need male privilege explained to you?

The bar for men is literally in hell and your hobby is digging. Yikes.

My hobby is not anything of the sort.

Men who are successful and attractive can get dates at all ages. There are plenty of men who are not successful and attractive and live alone. I personally know at least 10 to 15 guys who are moderately attractive but not wealthy and barely have any dates. Women pass them over because they are not a "catch." Women need to examine the fact that they all want the Type A high earning corporate winner. That guy always has 100 Women after him If Women were open to men who are not the Fortune 500 VP or law partner and maybe do not have the luxury lifestyle, they would have more options.

I know a lot of women at my work who never married and one thing they all had in common was finding something wrong with a guy by the second or third date. Eventually the guys that were not good enough found someone and those ladies were left alone.

But now that women can support themselves, they may prefer to stay single if they can't land that top-tier guy. That wasn't always an economic option.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Some men complain that height-ism is one of the worst evils known to man. These same men will turn around and deny other forms of discrimination. Why can they see the privilege of tall men but not recognize their own privilege?

Can you explain what their privilege is? I know men can date younger, but that to me is different from discriminating based on height.

You really need male privilege explained to you?

The bar for men is literally in hell and your hobby is digging. Yikes.

My hobby is not anything of the sort.

Men who are successful and attractive can get dates at all ages. There are plenty of men who are not successful and attractive and live alone. I personally know at least 10 to 15 guys who are moderately attractive but not wealthy and barely have any dates. Women pass them over because they are not a "catch." Women need to examine the fact that they all want the Type A high earning corporate winner. That guy always has 100 Women after him If Women were open to men who are not the Fortune 500 VP or law partner and maybe do not have the luxury lifestyle, they would have more options.

I know a lot of women at my work who never married and one thing they all had in common was finding something wrong with a guy by the second or third date. Eventually the guys that were not good enough found someone and those ladies were left alone.

But now that women can support themselves, they may prefer to stay single if they can't land that top-tier guy. That wasn't always an economic option.

LOL.

I agree some may want to stay single. I am speaking about the ones who wish they were not single. I currently know a lot of women between 46 and 50, and several have expressed regret at the fact that nice guys got away in the past or they did not give a nice guy a chance. I personally experienced that regret of having a nice guy get away for good, but I was lucky to meet another equally nice guy several years later.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Human nature. Same reason some women both complain about misogyny and say horrible things about men in the same breath.

You've just described DCUM.