Spreading The Victimthink Disease That Comes Out Of Feminist Academia
The notion of "male privilege" that comes out of the academic left will soon be infecting school children's brains to the tune of $21.8 million in Australia, writes Rebecca Urban in The Australian:
Victorian students will be taught about "male privilege" and how "masculinity" encourages "control and dominance" over women, as part of a mandatory new school subject aimed at combating family violence.The Victorian government will push ahead with the rollout of its $21.8 million respectful relationships education program, despite claims the program fails to consider the multiple and complex drivers of family violence, ignores male victims and amounts to the brainwashing of children.
Evidence has emerged the program risks alienating men -- by presenting all men as "bad" and all women as "victims" -- a point highlighted in a report evaluating a pilot of the program in 19 schools last year.
...The Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships learning materials aim to encourage gender equity in relationships and challenge gender stereotypes, which are key drivers of violence against women, it is claimed.
While the program refers to "gender-based violence", the overriding emphasis is on men being the perpetrators of violent acts. Proposed lessons will introduce students to the concept of "privilege", which is described as "automatic, unearned benefits bestowed upon dominant groups" based on "gender, sexuality, race or socio-economic class".
"Being born a male, you have advantages -- such as being overly represented in the public sphere -- and this will be true whether you personally approve or think you are entitled to this privilege," states guidance for the Years 7 and 8 curriculum," it says.
By Years 11 and 12, students are asked to examine their privilege and ways that "equity" can be encouraged, such as catch-up programs, special benefits or entitlements for those who are not considered privileged.
It is such a damaging thing to hammer into the brains of one sex that they are abusers and into the others that they are victims.
I hope that parents, learning of this, will protest -- and teach their kids as my dad taught me, that I am nobody's victim and that I could do anything I wanted to in the world, within my abilities.
Here's how "male privilege" worked out for my dad -- in the form of duty. When his dad got seriously ill for a time, he dropped out of the University of Michigan to run his dad's business.
Is there ever discrimination against women? Sure. But a good bit of how women are not in high positions in some companies surely has to do with biological sex differences. I've laid these out several times recently -- about how men are the competitors of the species, love competing (and love sports spectating because of that), and band together in groups and create hierarchies.
Women, on the other hand, band together in twos and do what they can -- like bonding through shared vulnerabilities -- to make sure nobody is better than anybody else.
This thinking, this psychology, and the behavior that comes out of it does not go away in adulthood.
There are individual differences, sure, but these propensities affect how we are at work and elsewhere.
And frankly, if it isn't "privilege" to not be the one who dies in combat, I don't know what privilege is.
via @YeYoza
What's astounding to me is that this sort of program completely unravels all the hard work of early feminists...under the banner of feminism!
First, the program is clearly sexist, especially to all those feminists out there that like to point to its dictionary definition. These administrators are using sexism (e.g. males have privilege; women do not) to justify sexism (all men should learn not to be violent and domineering) to implement a sexist program in an attempt to create "equity." That's insane.
Secondly, it imposes a victimhood mentality on girls and women, which is arguably the most disempowering mentality to have. They're essentially being taught that they need to be given privilege from those who are "more privileged." So much for "Girl Power."
Of course just ruining the lives of women wouldn't be equal, so they also have to ruin the lives of men. Boys are literally being taught that they ought to be ashamed for being born the wrong sex/gender.
It's mind-blowing how a movement that spent years empowering one group can deviate so much so as to disempower all groups.
Kenii at October 14, 2016 11:04 AM
What this curriculum will do is create hordes of beta males who will cater to women's every need, causing a YUGE drop in reproduction from lack of sexual interest by these women.
mpetrie98 at October 14, 2016 12:19 PM
It's mind-blowing how a movement that spent years empowering one group can deviate so much so as to disempower all groups.
That's the problem with socialism: the only way to make the outcomes equal is by making everyone equally miserable. Kip's Law also applies.
Kip's Law: Every advocate of central planning always — always — envisions himself as the central planner.
I R A Darth Aggie at October 14, 2016 12:44 PM
Women commit almost as much domestic battery as men, it is just that when men do it they are stronger. Many physical altercations start with the woman but then they get hurt. Men going to police for being assaulted? hahahaha
The thing about privilege is that much of it reflects the experiences that people have. I have been personally assaulted once and threatened several times, all young black men. Should I ignore this experience? Car theft south side chicago is 30 times higher than in the suburbs. Should we all pretend this doesn't happen? The most reliable group of people, who make everything run, is white men in their 30s and up. So, yes, perhaps they get a little extra deference and consideration. Is that wrong? Perhaps it just reflects what people see.
Oh, and this type of indoctrination is the worst type of totalitarianism--one may not even argue against it lest wrongthink be charged.
cc at October 14, 2016 12:51 PM
Mpetrie98: It may already have started.
www.ntnews.com.au/lifestyle/territory-sperm-supplies-in-the-hands-of-only-three-hardworking-blokes/news-story/88cff1d8ef25d2b75f32726cfc04ac26
Canvasback at October 14, 2016 1:31 PM
From Canvasback's link:
"“Sperm donors are in high demand,” Repromed General Manager Dr Hamish Hamilton said."
"In Australia men are not paid to donate sperm, but are reimbursed for any out of pocket expenses."
Must not be that much demand if you aren't willing to pay.
Ben at October 14, 2016 3:10 PM
Q: What does a Montana father get when he repeatedly rapes his 12 year old daughter?
A: 60 days in jail.
Judge retires in a month...
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/montana-man-admits-to-raping-12-year-old-daughter-gets-60-days-in-jail/
Gog_Magog_Carpet_Reclaimers at October 14, 2016 4:48 PM
Yes, women can be abusive. I remember my shrill mom pummeling on my father. I don't think that hurt him too much but I am gone the time my mom packed us up and moved us across the country on day did. We didn't speak to our dad for over a year. It was never talked about but I imagine that he didn't know where we were. In a year and a half we went to six schools. If he stood up for himself who the hell knew what she would do?
I married an abusive man so I know that it can go both ways.
I don't know if this is a male/female phenomenon or just the way the dynamics worked in our particular situation but my husband used as little force as he could but still bend my will while you never knew what my mother would do. It was more internal and she would just rage until she was spent.
Jen at October 21, 2016 8:23 PM
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