I can tell you first hand as a white male that those men who have done their own work which might parallel the strides of the women’s movement are few and far between. The inherent problem is that the level playing field woman have rightfully demanded can only happen with a relinquishing of power, arrogance and entitlement that certain men have cherished like they were “unalienable rights.” Instead, the new conservative movement seems to want to turn the clock back to the 1950s when gender roles were clearly defined and “boys will be boys” was a defense that could excuse any violent behavior, sexual or otherwise, towards women. Read more…