Some White Guy Mansplains Intersectional Feminism with Jake Ryan
SWGMIF is an educational podcast focused on giving you the language to understand the systems of oppression you live under and your role in perpetuating or dismantling them. In it, I highlight the various -isms of our society, like racism, sexism, and ableism, and compassionately urge you to think and act differently to create a more equitable world.
Some White Guy Mansplains Intersectional Feminism with Jake Ryan
4. Masculinity and Men’s Sexuality
Feminism isn't just about women; it's about critiquing the unrealistic expectations our society holds of people based on their gender. Men are very privileged within patriarchy, and white men especially, but they're also generally very unaware of the gendered expectations they struggle with. We think of men as strong, independent, and unemotional then act surprised when they snap as a result of this dehumanizing conditioning. There's no wiggle room for men's sexuality and homophobia is still very much alive, as is biphobia, and there's a lot to unpack here!