Men...
I watch and am often observed. Most often I listen but am hardly heard. Why, would be the question since my voice is clear. Quite certain I am; it's not my voice that is feared. Many voices like mine have been ignored for years. ...
I say, it's the strength of our message and the volume of its meaning. It's the courage that is pronounced through the pain we've been singing. It is justice and unjust when we challenge the quo; when we demand what is right without exchange quid pro. We have survived the worst and will continue to endure. We'll stand up for our rights and we'll prevail I am sure.
Women...
Yes, it man that claims he is treated unfair. Was he told he can't vote, he couldn't speak, he can't swear? Isn't it man who believes he is the premier species or is that simply what he's been told? Is man's life more prestigious than womans? Not exactly; just a myth that is centuries old?
Learned Behaviors are difficult to undo but doable. It requires determination, focus and strength to undo years of being misinformed. Men's Movement, in addition to gender study courses is one way to undo the misconceptions both men and women have of each other. What is special about Men's Movement in particular is that it will afford men of all ages to become involved in activities that will enhance their welfare, well being and overall state of mind. I believe they will become better fathers & husbands, better sons & brothers, better mentors and most importantly better humans.
While there are less attractive movements, i.e. men's rights activists which continue to indoctrinate traditional roles of men and subservient roles of women, real men can and will determine for themselves what is morally correct. They will not allow a culture or society to dictate their personal practice choice. NOMAS is what I have in mind today. I am a new supporter of this group. http://www.nomas.org
I watch and am often observed. Most often I listen but am hardly heard. Why, would be the question since my voice is clear. Quite certain I am; it's not my voice that is feared. Many voices like mine have been ignored for years. ...
I say, it's the strength of our message and the volume of its meaning. It's the courage that is pronounced through the pain we've been singing. It is justice and unjust when we challenge the quo; when we demand what is right without exchange quid pro. We have survived the worst and will continue to endure. We'll stand up for our rights and we'll prevail I am sure.
Women...
Yes, it man that claims he is treated unfair. Was he told he can't vote, he couldn't speak, he can't swear? Isn't it man who believes he is the premier species or is that simply what he's been told? Is man's life more prestigious than womans? Not exactly; just a myth that is centuries old?
Learned Behaviors are difficult to undo but doable. It requires determination, focus and strength to undo years of being misinformed. Men's Movement, in addition to gender study courses is one way to undo the misconceptions both men and women have of each other. What is special about Men's Movement in particular is that it will afford men of all ages to become involved in activities that will enhance their welfare, well being and overall state of mind. I believe they will become better fathers & husbands, better sons & brothers, better mentors and most importantly better humans.
While there are less attractive movements, i.e. men's rights activists which continue to indoctrinate traditional roles of men and subservient roles of women, real men can and will determine for themselves what is morally correct. They will not allow a culture or society to dictate their personal practice choice. NOMAS is what I have in mind today. I am a new supporter of this group. http://www.nomas.org
3 comments:
Celita S said...
HI Tom,
I honestly don't know anything about the game of golf but understand the dilemma you were in. It seems the women submitted themselves to gender-type, ascribing to themselves the traits, behaviors and roles normative for people of their sex in their culture. They don't realize how they allow the myths that justify inequality to perpetuate. They were looking for special treatment because they were women.
I am glad you and your partner won.
June 15, 2008 11:09 PM
Wow! I would like to know what you are thinking when you write these prose. Enjoyed it. I felt that I know you when I read them.
Please do not shut this blog down when class is over. I would like to use it as an example of the possiblities of blogging with students in a faculty training next year!
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