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In reply to the discussion: Is male on male violence a feminist issue? [View all]MrScorpio
(73,760 posts)Rather than looking at it as, "As long as women aren't involved in the equation, a feminist need not worry about it", remember that the issue of violence transcends even definitions of gender. It also impacts race, culture and society in general. To say that women shouldn't express concern about male-on-male violence is to disregard that these women have fathers, sons, brothers, mates and acquaintances that could be impacted by it.
What affects these men will invariably affect the women in their lives as well.
Are we to say that these men mean nothing to the women in their lives?
As with the fact that the effects of violence crosses many lines, we are all connected, men and women together.
By saying that the feminist discourse restrict itself away from a male on male violence concern, one would separate whatever meaning that issues feminism have on general peace, justice and equality in our society as a whole.
The benefits of feminism should be extended to everyone in our society, making the lives of both males and females the better for it.
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