Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Men's Group

In reply to the discussion: Yes, Misandry IS a "thing". [View all]
 

lumberjack_jeff

(33,224 posts)
16. In what ways would you measure white privilege?
Tue Aug 6, 2013, 11:56 AM
Aug 2013

Education? It's certainly true that whites get better educations than blacks. Blacks are disproportionately disciplined and have a higher dropout rate. They are less likely to go to college.
Healthcare? Far more money is spent on white people's care, and one of the results of that is that blacks live roughly 7% shorter lives.
Employment? Blacks are significantly more likely to be unemployed, and have been forever.
Justice? Blacks are more likely to be victims of crimes, and they are also 6x more likely to be sent to prison and get harsher sentences for the same crimes.

In each and every one of those markers of dis-privilege, men are holding the shitty end of the stick*... PLUS, unlike blacks, men are four times more likely to commit suicide and have a near monopoly on workplace and military fatalities.

The counterargument analogous to the argument for male privilege is "butbutbut... the president is Black!" Which I find lame in the extreme.

The concept of male privilege can't be defended on its own merits, so, as you are doing, it is always conflated with the easily defensible concept of white privilege.

So, no. "Not right" because it's the absolute 180° opposite fucking argument.

*But men are 11x more likely to be sent to prison than women.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

Yes, Misandry IS a "thing". [View all] Bonobo Jun 2013 OP
I really hate to be a dick. MrSlayer Jun 2013 #1
MrSlayer... Bonobo Jun 2013 #2
Well have at it brother. MrSlayer Jun 2013 #3
Yes. I do. lumberjack_jeff Jun 2013 #4
Why give a shit about any social issue? Major Nikon Jun 2013 #5
Okay. Seeing it laid out this way, I'm certainly less inclined to be dismissive. nomorenomore08 Jun 2013 #6
Some people do hate men, ergo, "misandry" exists. Warren DeMontague Jun 2013 #7
However you slice it, neither gender gets a great deal in this society. nomorenomore08 Jun 2013 #8
Yes it is. Behind the Aegis Jun 2013 #9
I don't think it's less common. lumberjack_jeff Jun 2013 #10
The difference comes in what is accepted. Pab Sungenis Aug 2013 #12
thanks for the information refrescanos Jul 2013 #11
Hate is a thing. nt rrneck Aug 2013 #13
And white people are just as oppressed as black people YoungDemCA Aug 2013 #14
Funny Major Nikon Aug 2013 #15
In what ways would you measure white privilege? lumberjack_jeff Aug 2013 #16
Another thing to add to this Major Nikon Aug 2013 #17
Latest Discussions»Retired Forums»Men's Group»Yes, Misandry IS a "thing...»Reply #16