This type of behavior is indicative of a larger cultural problem that devalues women and their contributions. It also creates an environment that reinforces the idea that men are superior and that women should not be taken seriously. By allowing this type of content, social media sites like Facebook are perpetuating this ideology.
This type of thinking is oppressive and is a form of fascism. In my opinion, if you are not a feminist, you are a fascist.
Sorry if the Facebook memes in the pic are disturbing. But I needed to make a point.
Even many so-called leftist spaces casually use sexist langauge, memes, etc. It’s an infection that goes deeper than racism it feels and certainly people seem less aware of it than homophobia. I continue to hope male comrades speak out when they see it rather than being silent to avoid being seen as “being a nerd” when no-one would ever accuse someone of ruining the fun for calling out homophobia, racism, etc.
And like anti-imperialism I agree that feminism is non-negotiable. You are not my comrade or worthy of being called comrade of anyone if you don’t see me as human, if you see me as inferior, if you support my oppression or make excuses for it. I don’t give a fuck about the excuses or your weak attempts at logic and co-existing with it.
Luckily at least in this community we don’t have mods who uphold the backwards, disgusting, chauvinist idea that sexual exploitation and prostitution is good work instead of abuse and something to be abolished. Though as always there is room for improvement and I am pretty often reminded this is a male dominated space.