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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Men’s identities have long been built on a notion of superiority over women. So when women achieve basic steps toward equality and success they feel threatened and that they have lost their role. Violence against women is always about reassertion of power. [/quote]

Yup.

"When you're accustomed to privilege, equality feels like oppression."

True with regard to gender, race, etc. There are many white men who want to see women and minorities succeed, and who have been able to create their own identity and self worth from within. And there are many white men who are now faced with having to cultivate an identity that isn't something that's handed to them, like women and minorities have had to do for centuries (at least). Hopefully they can get there--I get it can be hard. But I lose all empathy and sympathy when they start attacking and blaming others for their "struggle." [/quote]

Who defines the privileged classes?[/quote]

The wealthy, the strong, the weaponized. Obviously.

You think it's the poor, the weak, and the gentle? [/quote]

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