The Male Rights Activists are a sad counter-current to the feminist movement of today. The MRA contingent seems mostly to promote nuclear grade stupidity, misogyny and ignorance; all while magically claiming that they are the oppressed class. The seismic levels of projection and butthurt reverberate from places like The Spearhead (I will not link directly to this site, as MRA trolls are persistent, bellicose and clueless)like a siren call for those generally white males who feel slighted by the fact women want to be treated like human beings and by that proposition WMP may have be turned down a bit from 11 to accommodate them. By the magic of cut and paste, we have an article lifted from the very fires of Mordor the mendaciously vapid hate mill entitled “Feminism as a Subsidy for Daughters of Wealthy“. I’ll update the article with reality as we go.
by W.F. Price on July 1, 2011
I’ve made the point a number of times that today, strident feminists are often from successful, well-heeled families. [How is that for a topic sentence? Not only are strident feminists rich, because he’s made the point earlier today it must be correct. The sheer amount of anecdata and projection are staggering in this “post”, and of course hilarity ensues.] Having attended a private school for some time as a kid [Which obviously makes me a sociological/statistical expert], I’ve long been well aware that wealthy urban women and girls embrace “progressive” feminism as a matter of course[Here is the first mention of the group we are supposed to hate…those damn womenz who have it so good, more privileged then men by gosh and by gum. Here is a thought, if you are lucky enough to be making a reasonable living it is likely that you’ve been exposed to post-secondary education and those wacky liberal view points like egalitarianism] . At first glance it would seem to be an entirely superfluous commitment [Poor grammar, like comma splices, are the least of our superfluous worries. The shitbarge content of this diatribe trumps any grammatical quibble] , as they have the world at their fingertips and lead the most privileged lives on the planet, but I’m starting to think there are practical benefits to it as well[Holy-frack batman, did you see that? Based on my butt-hurt feelings from boarding school I’m going to make hasty generalizations and set the stage for my “oppressed”male whinging] .
In the old days [Ah, the good ole days when half the population was treated like chattel], wealthy families always faced the issue of marrying off daughters. If lucky, their daughters would marry a successful man [Hypergamey is good, rememeber this point fair reader, there is a quiz] while young and no longer be a burden on the family[Patriarchal] finances, but if she didn’t find a suitable mate, or had to marry down, she could end up being quite expensive long-term [no elaboration, or mention of how, but trust him, the women they are a problematic bunch] — even possibly a scandalous, destabilizing influence on the family [citation needed].
Today, however, daughters of the wealthy glide right into nonprofit jobs paid for with government grant money [I’m going to get finger fatigue typing citation needed but fear not gentle readers I shall persevere], some get jobs as directors of this or that government program “for women and children,” and others take on fairly important positions in corporations or government agencies [Mr.Price knows this obvious ‘fact’ because well, he says so… and that should be good enough] that are now increasingly dominated [read equally represented, but then again equality is a dirty word for MRA’s.] by women due to affirmative action [Which really is the system that has been in place for white males since the inception of the modern state, but to be ahistorically sound, it simple should not be mentioned.].
For a wealthy or upper middle class father, having an adult daughter with a considerable income is a huge source of relief. Many of the girls I grew up with who[Wow, your sample size must mean that it is true across the board, because generalizing from your pitfully small data set is bound to produce good results] to put it tactfully, had quite ordinary capabilities and talents [again, your judgement must be sacrosanct because you are endowed with the penis], obtained advanced degrees and well-paid jobs in make-work positions that are overwhelmingly female[Really? Citation needed. Which make work positions would those be, teaching, nursing, academia perhaps? Because there are certainly no male make-work positions that exist *cough* middle-management. I had to toss my hat in the ring, as baseless arbitrary judgements seem to be the flavour of the day]. That wealthy men would support this is perfectly natural; if their daughters can earn a nice government or corporate salary [because that is all the womenz do is sponge off the public weal. As an aside, can you guess what Mr.Price’s views on socialism are? You get a shiny loony if you get it right.] it takes a great deal of pressure off them. Girls[Spot the misogyny! Mr.Price you are infatilizing one half of the population, you greasy-poopstain try people as a noun, it may seem funny at first, but I know you can do it.] who grow up accustomed to luxury cars, vacations in Aspen and platinum cards don’t give these nice things up without a hell of a fight, and from daddy’s perspective[because the contributions of women to society are not real until validated by a man?] it’s far better for Uncle Sam or the local corporate behemoth to be paying for these things than him.
For the women themselves, it allows them to pursue their luxurious [Mr.Price has never been to grad school or accustomed to the luxuries of the student lifestyle… but hey he’s been pulling so much out of his ass why not this claim as well?], hypergamous lifestyles[Mr.Price cannot remain even internally consistent, Hypergamey simply means marrying upwards in ones social hierarchy and something he is a firm supporter of, if you read his second paragraph. It is nice to see inchoate arguments along with the blatant fabrication going on, it is like a zesty side dish of fail.] without having to settle down at an earlier age and without having to answer to daddy[because women should be subservient to all men, not just their fathers; how many flavours of douche can Mr.Price be?]. For them, feminism has come to be another entitlement [err… basic human rights, that is not to be treated like property. Tomato, To-mah-to right??] that comes along with the privilege they’ve always[? – oh and citation needed] had. I think this explains why feminism is so overwhelmingly embraced by the urban upper classes.
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Wow. Just wow. Mr.Price, seemly at a young age has been curb stomped by the hobnailed boots of the stupid-fairy and the beating took. And now he is broadcasting the stupid to the world, aren’t we lucky.



8 comments
July 6, 2011 at 7:06 pm
renetascian
I’d call this man a pig, but it would be a disservice to the humble pig. I am a feminist, and I don’t know a single wealthy upper class feminist. Most of the feminists I know aren’t even wildly famous, and much less so than exceptionally privileged. In fact most of the women I meet in this “supposed upper class” are more sexist than the article you commented on. Women perfectly happy to be trophy wives because they are marrying into wealth and don’t have to work. And if they are, perhaps they are in Corporate America, but this somehow doesn’t make them unequally entitled to the (usually lower earnings) fruits of their labor. Women don’t by in the world on their beauty alone as this gem of a man likely believes. The article you commented on is a giant pile of “What the hell did you smoke this morning to lower your IQ 50 points”.
But it points out the fact that the MRA types are complaining because they somehow feel women have a better deal than they do. What’s funny about that is that his statement proves nothing but his sexism. I could see this man saying “those women and their newfangled equality, makes it hard for me to see them as the objects and property of men”. The same men who want their women in the kitchen when it’s dinner time, and in their bed whenever he is in the mood. It’s the reason why I am against groups that make claims about male and female roles in accordance with “old-times Christian thinking”. Traditional thinking isn’t always right, and of coarse as a white male why would you want to change a system that favors you. I spent most of my life struggling against those mentalities, so he can bet his ass that I will see to it that men like him lose their power in society over women like myself and others, and that we’ll get the rights we deserve, not just the ones he is willing for us to have. Nice piece, thank you Arbourist.
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July 6, 2011 at 9:51 pm
Bleatmop
“I think this explains why feminism is so overwhelmingly embraced by the urban upper classes.” – This also needs a citation. Most blatant lies do need one but somehow never seem to have citations.
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July 6, 2011 at 10:01 pm
Bleatmop
Ren – I just read a blog post that reminded me of your comment. It was about linking atheism to other social movements. It’s from the same Amanda as from Pandagon.net. It, as well as your comment, was a good read.
http://www.alternet.org/story/151501/how_atheism_can_make_the_world_better_by_tearing_down_religious_irrationality/
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July 7, 2011 at 3:00 pm
Vern R. Kaine
I can’t stand guys like this who whine over the lack of male rights or those who argue that they’re not “appreciated” enough. To me, women have the choice of being providers but men must be providers so we might as well shut up about it and do it.
Have I seen guys hire their wives/daughters/sons/nephews/etc. into corporate positions, or make “recommendations” to have them work for someone else that they know? Sure. Big deal. Get over it, MRA guy. It happens on both sides of the gender aisle.
These guys don’t want to correct or balance so-called “inequality”. They want to fill the void inside them where they know they’re not worthy of female attention or even love and where they’re afraid they never will be. It’s the only reason (which isn’t a reason) to vilify women. A true man doesn’t need/use women to validate his position in society. His validation should only come from within, leading to the only type of confidence that I think women acknowledge and admire whether it’s in a sibling, partner, or leader.
“Wimp Rights Advocate” is more fitting.
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July 8, 2011 at 10:00 am
The Arbourist
The funny/sad notion is that this article is kinda “middle of the road” in terms of the batshite insanity that goes on over there.
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July 8, 2011 at 10:14 am
The Arbourist
Women perfectly happy to be trophy wives because they are marrying into wealth and don’t have to work.
As you observed, the patriarchy does have limited rewards for those who decide to work within the system and co-opt their autonomy.
The article you commented on is a giant pile of “What the hell did you smoke this morning to lower your IQ 50 points”.
*Laughing out loud* I agree, the stupid is strong with the article. What I find appalling is the echo-chamber of a comments section, where the misogyny is particularly obvious and of course, disgusting.
But it points out the fact that the MRA types are complaining because they somehow feel women have a better deal than they do.
I see the parallel with the oppressed christian faith in the United States, as they being the dominate religion whinge on about how they are being oppressed and singled out for their beliefs. Painting oneself as the oppressed minority justifies the often reactionary positions taken on so many issues.
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July 8, 2011 at 10:21 am
The Arbourist
Good morning Vern, I like most of what you are saying but do have a question of two…
To me, women have the choice of being providers but men must be providers so we might as well shut up about it and do it.
I’m not sure of the context here because it would seem to me that men also have a choice as they do not persay have to get married to have a successful life. Your statement, if taken within the contexts of traditional marriage and heteronormative expectations, would be correct.
They want to fill the void inside them where they know they’re not worthy of female attention or even love and where they’re afraid they never will be.
As a tributary of this statement, I would argue that they also have the desperate need for a scapegoat to blame for the inadequacies they are experiencing. Blaming women for taking all the good jobs, or getting all the promotions seems like a great vehicle to suave one’s own incompetence.
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July 8, 2011 at 2:05 pm
Vern R. Kaine
Hi Arb,
I see your point, so yes I would say that my comment was in the context of traditional marriage and hetero-normative expectations.
As a tributary of this statement, I would argue that they also have the desperate need for a scapegoat to blame for the inadequacies they are experiencing.”
Yes – they’re too much of a wimp to face that issue internally, so why not project it and avoid looking at themselves instead. It’s the flipside of the same coin (in my opinion) of the guy who validates his manhood by how many women have slept with him or seem to want to. Neither of these types of guys, to me, are worthy of being called men.
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