Why Gender Equality Is Good for Everyone - Men Included | Michael Kimmel | TED Talks

[@Mastikator]

Why are there almost no men in the audience?

[@javkiller]

Equality, clearly.

[@Mastikator]

Samal Did you notice that whenever people were clapping and laughing it was almost exclusively the women too? The few men who went there seemed almost like they regretted it.

[@Grigori7]

+Mastikator They are beginning to realize they aren't wanted?

[@Mastikator]

Grigori7 A slave obeys, a man does what HE wants.

[@samal3196]

Mastikator Well yeah, it's kinda difficult to figure out as a male audience member if you're meant to be an ally, an oppresser, a poor idiot who needs help or what in these sort of talks. It's a bloody pain as someone on the recieving end of one of these talks when you just want someone to tell you how you're meant to help rather than all the ways you're not helping or why you should.

[@jvcthome]

i`m sure this comments section will be full of civil discussions

[@Miranox2]

+jvcthome You're saying that as if the comments' quality is relevant.

[@willemdripdafoe571]

Welp its been 5 years... cough cough gen z

[@terri-lynnnummikoski9895]

JUST LIKE INCREDIBLE GARBAGE...ANYTHING WORTHLESS...

[@edwardk3]

This Ted talk was the perfect definition of uncivil. Anybody who counters it is asserting civility.

[@calebfishback39]

Aged like a fine wine this did

[@felix121984]

To me gender equality is not about politics, nature, or differences in gender. It's about not limiting yourself because of what your gender is.

[@blkfly24]

felix121984 i agree b cuz I like 2 b a well rounded person I like arts, sports & I have feminity & I do have my tomboy ways @ the same time even though I'm a female

[@oluomaakidi7275]

Even though u want to Others limit u

[@frederikrasmussen9291]

I dont understand. So sexism does not exist in your world?

[@Tina-rf2be]

I don't think you don't know what GENDER EQUALITY MEANS it means that women can be smarter and men is physically stronger but women is actaully weaker the reason why we respect to women and girls is that we're equal but men decide to not hurt girls and women because we have big respect to them usually girls and women can't be taller but men decide to be equal with them.

[@millerszn7]

fax

[@jonc3519]

He ridicules his students for thinking women are biased when talking about gender equality, then he goes on to explain all of the ways in which men are biased. Nice double standard.

[@Shangori]

+Yosef Estill Just to say: Everyone is biased. Both men and women are biased. If we didn't have biases, we would be bland and without any personalities. It's only a bad thing when you start unjustly treating people differently based on these biases. Not disagreeing, just saying.

[@jonc3519]

Shangori Agreed. We shouldn't dismiss people's views because of their biases, but demand reasons for their views and evaluate their views on the basis of those reasons.

[@jonc3519]

Shangori And we should apply an analogous principle to ourselves. We should be aware of our baises and not accept things based on our gut feelings, espeically in areas where we have reason to think we might be biased. Instead, we should demand evidence from ourselves.

[@Shangori]

Yosef Estill Agree 100%

[@jonc3519]

Carol Danvers I never said either of those things, although I'd insist that in the western world (the USA in particular) men and women both face problems, although very different onces due to the different biases people have towards men and women.

[@whopperjr123456]

There's too much hate in the comments. This man has an opinion and a perspective. Feminism is another state of mind. Enlightenment comes through discussion and understanding of other perspectives

[@Jenkkimie]

+Sebastian Carta Sure. Thing is though, that Feminism already offers its very biased lenses of its own and it can be quite well understood by merely analyzing the words and ideas. For example he said that when men share housework of women, then their children perform better (assuming there are any) and their wives are more happy. I am quite sure that when you take workload stress off of someone, then it will make it easier for them. What he never quantified though is that how that helps men who already have their own housework and daily work. See basic Economics and Physics teaches that for every gain, there is a cost (Economics) or for every reaction, there is an opposite reaction (Newtons 3rd Law of Motion, Physics). In the same way, it is surely true that women are happier if their man takes some of their work as well but what he excluded was also the findings that since men take more stress onto themselves, they themselves are suffering the negative consequences of it. And this is an illustration of the crux of his whole speech trough and trough. He was talking about "; gender equality " as how it " helps men " by helping women. Yet, you can never help yourself by helping someone else. A person self-destructive ideas become no less destructive by ignoring the causing conflicts in the first place. If anything, such avoidance only makes it worse. So too this speech mimics the reasoning of HeForShe which is supposedly gender neutral true equality by making men do things for women, instead of perhaps men doing things for themselves, women doing things for themselves and both men and women doing things for each other. How radical, I know!

[@egg4489]

This guy hates men so he deserves to be hated just like any other sick minded feminist out there

[@DaneXbsinthe]

'Why gender equality is good for everyone - including men' Wait... What? Did 'equality' previously not include men?

[@zeli8568]

Did you see the video at all?

[@PMcse]

It should be "equity".

[@unknownaccount7874]

Because most men think that feminism is useless

[@RenarchyLeader]

bruh this is a joke stop complaining about him

[@kermitdefroge4178]

Yes because no one ever talks about the men fighting for equal rights because woman are doing it. It's like if a woman hits a man it's amazing she is fighting back if a man defends himself the police are called because it's cruel. If a man is nice to a young girl he is pervert no doubt right, RIGHT? If a woman is nice to a young girl it's normal woman are kind right, RIGHT?

[@ScorchedEarthRevenge]

Wow, a feminism talk that allows rating and comments.

[@letsgoiowa]

+2LegHumanist Not for long lol

[@bitphr3ak]

+2LegHumanist - Ironically this guy is one of the leading academics in men's studies... ...but because he uses the words feminism, everyone's brain misfires and stalls...

[@epigeios]

+Bit Phreak The problem is, his brain misfires and stalls too. He's still generalizing just like feminists do. He's still misidentifying the problems just like feminists do. And he still doesn't understand what "equality" means, just like feminists.

[@Gold753]

+2LegHumanist This will surely end up with a level-headed and rational discussion here /s

[@ChielScape]

+2LegHumanist Because it's a man talking. Men don't need protection. Only women do. GENDER EQUALITY.

[@smexijebus]

The only TED talks that get nearly as many dislikes and negativity as pro-feminist ones are pro-religious ones.

[@smexijebus]

realnarutoboy Is Islam not a religion anymore? Regardless, I just find it interesting, is all. Two groups that get criticized for spreading poisonous ideologies that prey on ignorance, borne from falsehoods touted as facts, taught that all other ideals are dangerous and evil, and to view any criticizers as a problem to be dealt with, rather than people to talk to.

[@WBlake01]

+Smexi Jebus One word: Sweden.

[@Laughing_Chinaman]

+Smexi Jebus feminism has become a religion with the patriarchy as its satan

[@MisfitSocietyX]

+Smexi Jebus Probably because feminists are to straight white men what evangelical Christians are to gays.

[@NiteSaiya]

+Smexi Jebus Because Feminism is a religion or a cult. Patriarchy is the Devil. Privilege is Original Sin. It's all based on emotional control and manipulation and unifying a people against an omnipresent great evil that's invisibly influences society against us all the time.

[@sergeantkozi]

No such thing as reverse discrimination. Will never take anyone seriously who says so.

[@Proquer]

Of course there is not. It's just discrimination, no matter who it's aimed at.

[@sergeantkozi]

Proquer My point exactly, friend.

[@Laughing_Chinaman]

+Murderless Crow wouldn't positive discrimination be reverse discrimination?

[@alienzenx]

+PitchBlackFox If you positively discriminate in favour of one person over another, then someone is getting negatively discriminated against, otherwise the equation doesn't balance.

Murderless Crow You're right, reverse discrimination is silly. Discriminating against white people and men is all just regular old discrimination.

[@gokhancakmak1410]

Thank you for addressing this sensitive subject

[@alsoknownas875]

2:49 -- "Well...when I wake up in the morning, I look in the mirror, I see a human being." This very statement, and the negative context in which it was delivered, is why I have such a huge problem with a lot of Progressive rhetoric and their obsession with gender (and race) politics. What I derived from Mr. Kimmel's remark is that he felt ashamed for simply looking at himself as a person, and that he knew that he 'should' feel shame among his peers for daring to see himself merely as what he is, and that is because, increasingly, Progressives insist that we see each other in terms of demographics and not in terms of our humanity. They don't believe that this is true about themselves, and they are blinded by their sense of moral authority, but this is plainly visible to those outside the bubble. So what if that Black woman--who, it seems, was educated and among her well-to-do peers--looked in the mirror and said she sees a Black woman? That's HER fucking problem, that's nobody else's problem. SHE is the one that has made it an issue for herself, in her own life. If she sees her Blackness before her HUMAN-ness, that is a psychological and emotional issue that only SHE can solve for herself. There is no legislation, there is no protest, there is no TED talk that will shift her perception until SHE decides to shift it. I'm Black; my grandmother bought a house out in Northern California back in the late 1960's. She dealt with far more overt racism than her daughter, my mother did. My mother recognized in her early 20's that bitching about hardships won't solve them, and that it was on HER to do the best she could, regardless of what bullshit she might face for being a Black woman. And now I and my brother exist in a world rife with successful Blacks, successful women, and we're both artists that thrive in communities filled with people from all different walks of life. We recognize that we are in a time of ABUNDANCE. I'm so fucking tired of all this Leftist rhetoric--which I used to buy into, because the entertainment industry is super-saturated with Liberal and Progressive thinkers--that wants to paint the hardworking, over-achieving, awesome HUMANS that I know as victimized, oppressed demographics. Maybe if we weren't ashamed of viewing ourselves as humans, we could begin to work toward an age where we didn't have to be bombarded by what feels like an endless stream of TED Talks focused on how women just can't help themselves. Lectures such as these are insulting to men like myself that collaborate with, befriend, and love incredible women on a constant basis, without bias. They're also insulting to women like my mother and grandmother, who navigated the treacheries of life without feeling sorry for themselves and blaming everyone else for their fucking problems.

[@Skinnymarks]

Serriously, why are some people so obsessed with noticing how the world works as shameful? why do you feel shame when you are told you are successful? we are all human beings. but it's not shaming people to point out specific aspects of their humanity. where did you get this idea? oh you're black, that explains a lot. just because people trying to put you in a box are putting you in the "black worthless box" dosent mean every time you identify as something means your identifying as something for negitive reasons. stop being so fucking ashamed of your race.

[@jonc3519]

+Also Known As I agree with much of what you're saying here, but I don't think his point was that we shouldn't see ourselves as merely human. His point was that everyone *should* see themeslves as merely human, but that it's hard to do so when you're oppressed on the basis of some arbitrary feature . Overall I think this video is trash, but I will agree that people who are oppressed on the basis of their race or gender will be more aware of their race or gender. Now, whether or not and to what degree such oppression exists is a different question...

[@doctormo]

+Also Known As, It's illustrating the effect that society has on one's own self image. The message is that we are blind to issues because they aren't directly (though not indirectly) effecting us. If we want to understand ourselves more then we need to understand how other people look at themselves and how that's different to this generic person shape that privileged people see.

[@alsoknownas875]

Skinnymarks There is NO ONE trying to put me into a fucking box. In fact, you just put me in a figurative box by assuming that because I choose not to view myself from a narrow perspective, I must therefore be "ashamed of my race". What an asinine statement and ridiculous assumption.

[@FlorenceFox]

+Also Known As You seem to be completely missing the point. Its not that seeing a human being is a bad thing, its that white, cisgender, heterosexual Christian (in America) males don't every have to stop and think about race or gender, because they're never forced to. If you're black, then you should at least understand that much. As for me, I'm white, sure, but that's about as far as I get there. I'm trans, pansexual, atheist and female. I don't get to look at myself and just see a person, I don't have that privilege, because the other things that I am are the things that define me to other people. When people find out I'm trans, in particular, that becomes my defining characteristic. I'm no longer a person, I'm not even white, atheist or female, I'm just trans. There are people who you have met, I guarantee it, whether they've made such things known to you or not, who see you as black, not a person, not as anything else, but as black. Society defines us by the things that make us different from the "normal" and the "normal" in America is a white, cisgender, heterosexual Christian male. Its not about what we define ourselves as, its about what society lets us define ourselves as.

[@MichaeloooleahciM]

I don't understand how people are missing the message of this talk; it's about gender equality for both sexes, not females exclusively. I assume people have just applied their own narrative before listening to the whole talk. I will also note that it's based off of an accomplished sociologist on the topic, and how it reflects on the happiness of society.

[@MichaeloooleahciM]

Take your bias baggage, leave it at the door, then watch it again.

[@Jenkkimie]

+MichaeloooleahciM Sure. Thing is though, that Feminism already offers its very biased lenses of its own and it can be quite well understood by merely analyzing the words and ideas. For example he said that when men share housework of women, then their children perform better (assuming there are any) and their wives are more happy. I am quite sure that when you take workload stress off of someone, then it will make it easier for them. What he never quantified though is that how that helps men who already have their own housework (mowing the lawn, fixing things) and daily work. See basic Economics and Physics teaches that for every gain, there is a cost (Economics) or for every reaction, there is an opposite reaction (Newtons 3rd Law of Motion, Physics). In the same way, it is surely true that women are happier if their man takes some of their work as well but what he excluded was also the findings that since men take more stress onto themselves, they themselves are suffering the negative consequences of it. And this is an illustration of the crux of his whole speech trough and trough. He was talking about " gender equality " as how it " helps men " by helping women. Yet, you can never help yourself by helping someone else. A person with self-destructive ideas become no less destructive by ignoring the causing conflicts in the first place. If anything, such avoidance only makes it worse. So too this speech mimics the reasoning of HeForShe which is supposedly gender neutral true equality by making men do things for women, instead of perhaps men doing things for themselves, women doing things for themselves and both men and women doing things for each other. How radical, I know!

[@JohnDoe-mv6go]

+MichaeloooleahciM So equality means giving women more rights?

[@BNK2442]

If he is pro equality why doesn't he talks about when women rape men.

[@egg4489]

He's not a sociologist just an another brainless male feminist who hates his gender Radical and male feminists are by far the most toxic and pathetic ones among the movement or cult rather because it's by far more like that you won't find two feminists with different look and opinion they're all exactly the same pixie hair lesbian misandrist opinionated and professional victim players

[@Triac81]

White Mans Burden 2: Electric Boogaloo

[@TitianKarate]

Negative comments prove the need for feminism aka 'gender equality'. Or something.

[@MichaelSun]

i'm all about equality, real equality, not the "women are special and should be treated better than man" equality.

[@ratours9531]

they are over rated especially the women in my generation I'm 27 so yeah.

[@krisaiva9467]

Equal means equal.

[@thatsterroristsbro7855]

Nice tautology bro

[@linhtran3224]

@P S does it really happen? give me some examples

[@ozziecomedian1786]

Well, we have separate bathrooms soooo...

[@hardhustlinhoneys6960]

I just have to comment on how much i love his compassion about this topic. Did anyone else slow clap when he said, "what made you think it was YOUR job?"

[@citizenlaw7159]

I was totally not expecting that to be the word. Awesome talk.

[@jacktaylor9290]

It's like when you say someone took your parking spot. It's the spot you should've gotten.

[@jessicasinclair691]

Qualifications

[@bitphr3ak]

Not sure what is 'bad' about this guys message, such that people get offended in the comment section to the point of screaming "bullshit" and "spam'. There is absolutely nothing here to be offended by....

[@JohnSmith-fb1ih]

+Bit Phreak I honestly really enjoyed the speech. The dude's hilarious, and his presentation is very smooth. BUT this isn't the kind of stuff I watch TED for, even though it is interesting.

[@bitphr3ak]

John Smith - www.ted.com/topics There are plenty of areas of discussion that TED encompasses... Many of the talks I don't enjoy either, but there is nothing about this talk that is radically different than countless others... "Can't please all of the people, all of the time" applies here to :)

[@Skinnymarks]

+John Smith if you go to the movies to see an action movie then don't buy tickets to a Nicolas sparks movie.

[@Mastikator]

+Bit Phreak People who downvoted this didn't watch it. They read the title and downvoted

[@Mastikator]

realnarutoboy How many downvotes did it have?

[@m1st_threaten805]

I have a feeling that people don’t understand gender equality. Gender quality means treating women AND MEN are treated equally. I have an example, Jonny Depp. The court is against that man for no reason. And the court is siding with Amber heard even tho her evidences are as blunt as my led pencil in school. And jonny on the other hand as sharp evidences like when i sharpen my pencil in school. So the conclusion is, Treat Women and Men equally. Thank you.

[@MrPsychoPlayer]

So you admit that man and woman are not equal and woman have more rights than man? Because the example you just gave shows that

[@m1st_threaten805]

@@MrPsychoPlayer yes ofc

[@SomeCowguy]

Well a big part of feminists are against men, making them not feminist, but they call themselves that for some reason.

[@marfir1581]

except it is the opposite thew other way hahahaha

[@rh6657]

@@MrPsychoPlayer I believe the point is that women have rights and privileges men do not, and vice versa. That last bit is important, I think

[@황규민명문]

It was impressive to hear that privileges are invisible to those who have them.

[@egg4489]

Like women

[@KeinenGott]

Damn, I am running late for my weekly meeting of the patriarchy. Sadly I will have to cut this off here at the 6 min mark.

[@Illlium]

+KeinenGott Were there any rape seminars this time? I had my card revoked because I paid a woman hairdresser full price by accident.

[@theouterinn]

There was a meeting today? Darn, missed it

[@KeinenGott]

Why are there male feminists? 0:17. There is your answer.

[@sa34w]

@@Illliumno that happens next week with your family.

[@qsqua]

I'm a brown man but when I wake up in the morning and look in the mirror, all I see is myself. I don't think about race every second of my life and even though I have witnessed racism to some extent, I still don't think about race and difference between me and any other person whether they be white, black, brown etc. The first thing I notice when I wake up in the morning is that my teeth are covered with plaque. Seems like you either need to get a new mirror or get a new perspective on generalizing "POCs" because not everyone falls into your convenient little box.

[@aditimisra80]

I also don't see my race in the mirror (I am brown woman) but it is because I live in a country where my race is the majority and considered relatively elite. I can imagine, however, that those who are not elite have to think about that aspect of their identity.

[@aidancortney1104]

Brush your teeth

[@taunoctua245]

Is it me, or do brown men put women over men, even on the front lines with only other dudes around?

[@nikaciger1830]

When I look in the mirror, I only see human being

[@snowbringercult]

First thing I notice is that my hair is wack

[@ulverop]

I haven't met ONE guy that is against gender equality... I HAVE met a lot of men AND women that is in disagreement with feminism though...

[@ronmaest]

+ulverop I guess I'll be the first. Fundamentally, we're not equal. You can't tell a woman not to have your kid if she wants to. A woman can decide not to have your kid if she doesn't want to. her say matters more than yours. Hence, we're not equal. So your statement fails.

[@ronmaest]

+Ron maest The second part, yes, I wholeheartedly agree with you.

[@ulverop]

+Ron maest I think most people understand that 100% equality is impossible (apart from some feminists...). What I mean by 'gender equality' is equal opportunities and rights - not equal outcome.

[@ronmaest]

ulverop Right,so you mean where it's convenient. You forgot to unpack that part. Your statement about equality needs to be better defined.

[@ulverop]

+Ron maest Yup! I'm not at all in agreement with feminism that 'gender is a social construct'. Men and women have differences that won't be totally equal no matter what society does to make it so.

[@kaisermertz2418]

*Talks about data that supports hypothesis* *Shows no data or gives citations*

[@afonsodeportugal]

That's feminist "science" for you!

[@davidmoller6985]

Yup, and I'd be happy to support him IF he can provide those.

[@takoto2610]

Well, of course!!! Feminism is based on carefully cherry-picked anecdotal evidence, not scientific statistical data.

[@blueflutterbyfrenzy]

He's a Sociologist...I think that all you need to know.

[@mohankrishna8948]

“Men and women are two wings of a bird, and it is not possible for a bird to fly on only one wing” ~ Swami Vivekananda

[@riyasingh2729]

No,both are indipendently totally capable and complete,they aren't two wings,they are indipendent birds,they are complete in themselves,don't beed each other for completion

[@Achilles94627]

@@riyasingh2729 Yes, they do. Men and women are different and they complement each other beautifully.

[@riyasingh2729]

@@Achilles94627 no they don't,both are totally capable individually,I don't care about your opinion,both exist to conquer the world,they are not incomplete without each other,both are complete in themselves,only thing they need each other for is reproduction 🤣mr*sexist.Whst do u mean by both complete each other beautifully 🤣🤣this made me laugh,thry don't need each other,both are totally capable without each other

[@riyasingh2729]

@@Achilles94627 no,they are not different,the difference is created by society by stereotypes and raising them gender specifically,which is now changing,both are same,just need to raise then equally

[@Achilles94627]

@@riyasingh2729 No, they are not the same. They have different reproductive organs, different hormone levels, different genetic makeup, chromosones, etc. Men tend to be taller and stronger, women tend to live longer. They are susceptible to different illnesses and diseases. If you dig up a skeleton from 1,000 years ago, you can see whether or not it was a man or a woman just by observing the bone structure. Of course societal sterotypes play some part in reinforcing our differences, but there are still fundamental differences based on simple biology that are undeniable. And this is not a bad thing. Yes - we should be treated equally and have equal opportunities - but we are not the same.

[@Aethuviel]

Let's hold this speech in Saudi Arabia next.

[@amirhosseinhosseinzadeh7627]

so do in Iran, and I think our parents' minds is going to explode!

[@alphapham2060]

hold it in Afghanistan.

[@shana_sakai]

Hold it in an Islamic country

[@RuskePerson]

Circumcision, lack of support for domestic abuse/rape victims (despite men being ~50%/~40% of abuse/rape victims), much higher chance of being convicted for the same crime -and more severe sentencing as well, custody hearings biased against them, virtually no reproductive rights... Men have their own problems, being a man, even a white man, is not just an existence of pure privilege and luxury. The problem that exists today (and the probable reason for a majority of the backlash against the modern feminist movement) is that the culture we live in focuses almost entirely on women's issues, and may even downplay or outright dismiss men's issues.

[@renthicya]

I'm seriously considering flagging these vids as SPAM.

[@deltanogs4990]

Why

[@deltanogs4990]

@Ult_R4nger 94 true

[@NoSheepWonder]

IT HAS BEGUN!

[@AlvaroArredondo-ir6iv]

“Reverse discrimination” suggests that those in order for a reversal in discrimination to occur, those experiencing reverse discrimination had to discriminate against others first. Those people messing up their own terms…

[@jazcra]

the audible "oh my god " from the audience when he said "choreplay" LMAO

[@Shangori]

Gender equality isn't good for everyone, *depending on your definition of gender equality* The genders aren't equal. Men and women are different in many ways, by nature. That results in different life-choices. The problem that women had was that they weren't able to choose what they wanted to do and be. This has been fixed ages ago. And while I'll admit that certain ideas are too stuck into our culture (laughing at boys because they want to play with dolls) and could be changed for the better *we only need a cultural shift to do this*. We do not need the government or anyone else to forcefeed change. That just won't work. What I hate about this idea of gender equality, is that a lot of people mean 'everything needs to be equal' by it. That is, if men and women differ in their choices and it results in, for example, more politicians being male, or more nurses being female, then that *is not a problem*. Women are still free to change to whatever they want. It is that freedom that people should strife for. Freedom is more important than equality!

[@bickuriboxsurprise561]

+Shangori Hello there ^^ I'm a guy from germany and still I loved this guys speach! It really IS true that a lot of men wish to share the work for money and the upbringing of their children with their partners! I'm one of those myself^^ unfortunately even here in europe where you would think that it is rather unimportent wich gender you belong to you actually get PAYED LESS as a woman, that's straight up fact! You are more likely to get a job as a mechanic if you are male and the same with female and for example becoming a kindergarten teacher... But the main arguments remain the inequality in payment so that its just more "efficient" if the man goes to work and the partner stays at home. And also that women often get held down by their male coworkers and bosses, because they are seen as more fragile and weak by scociety. (if a woman wants do object any of that, feel free to do so^^ I'm sorry in advance) Thats my opinion on the matter...

[@Shangori]

BickuriboxSurprise _"that's straight up fact"_ Awesome, I never thought I would come across a wrong fact. No really, it's not true. At least not in america, not in the netherlands, not in the UK. I don't know if germany is a backwater country, but I personally doubt it's the case there as well _"You are more likely to get a job as a mechanic if you are male and the same with female and for example becoming a kindergarten teacher"_ Yes, this is personal choice. Someone hiring you may not make the distinction between gender. That would be against the law _"(if a woman wants do object any of that, feel free to do so^^ I'm sorry in advance)"_ Wait.. so you state these things here and state they are a FACT. ...to then say sorry for stating a fact if a woman comes by? Wtf? It's either true or it isn't. To say sorry for stating reality, especially if you do it in a calm way, is nonsensical.

[@FlorenceFox]

+Shangori "What I hate about this idea of gender equality," I don't believe a sentence has ever started with this series of words and ended up being worth the time it took to read.

[@Shangori]

Florence MacKenna Thank you

[@maxrav1831]

+Noel Veva eh why are you putting natural differences in quotation marks as if it wasn't a fact. A 2 year old kid recognizes that fact.

[@SwordsDanceQwilfish]

DEFINE EQUALITY

[@Proquer]

Damn, that echochamber is huge.

[@Vrruumm]

More like "brainwash"chamber. Am I right?

[@tosoledo]

+Proquer Exactly what I was thinking.

[@larrybidboi]

This one is several times larger in both size and bigotry

[@Necroskull388]

+Proquer What were you expecting, a heckler? This is the same as all of the other talks--you just happen to disagree with the speaker this time.

[@oscarcabral6913]

The room is 90% women which is the demographic that most tends to agree with these ideas.

[@jonbondy]

As much as I admire the message, it is unfortunate that when Kimmel refers to the studies, he does not distinguish between correlation and causation. The issues he describes may be correlated, but is there really evidence for causation?

[@TheAnalyst79]

Exactly. Do men stop smoking and drinking when they help with housework and childcare, do men who smoke and drink little tend to help more with housework and childcare or are there other common factors that determine both reduced smoking and drinking and a tendency to help with housework and childcare?

[@williamandre2984]

And why would that fact that men take drugs, drink, are depressed not be the cause for them not being there? Do you know that there are more shark attacks on humans in areas and days where a lot of ice cream is sold? That must mean that sharks target people who ate ice cream right?

[@nixxiroxx7211]

Dear Jon, do you know the studies? Have you read them? Do you know for sure that he is mistaken about the variation he implies? I would recommend reading them before you criticize the speaker.

[@jeffmilligan]

Wow, so much beneficial information about innovation in Technology, Engineering and Design.

[@a7i20ci7y]

Claims to fight for gender quality, actually uses the term "mansplain".

[@Grigori7]

+Louise Marais it's a term used to discredit what a man is saying for no good reason. I would think a "blonde" would be more informed about this, and show some sympathy on account that blondes have their opinion discarded all the time for being "dumb blondes".

[@a7i20ci7y]

+Louise Marais It is not only used when a man tries to explain to a woman her womanly problems. It's used any time a man explains anything and a women doesn't like what he says or the way he says it. The actual word that should be used is "condescend," not that I think I'm being condescending now or any other time I've been accused of mansplaining. Mansplaining is a derogatory term that I, and many other men, find offensive. And according for popular SJW theory, if a term is offense to anyone, that term shouldn't be used. Or do men not enjoy that privilege?

[@paulcoddington664]

+Louise Marais It should be used that way, but it is often used to silence legitimate criticism of some very stupid ideas.

[@a7i20ci7y]

+Noel Veva Let me spell it out for you again. The term... is... sexist.

[@a7i20ci7y]

+Carol Danvers I'll say it one more time, and maybe this time you'll understand it. the term "mansplaining" is sexist. it's just as sexist as "womansplaining" would be if anyone actually used it. Sexism is a bad thing when it happens to women, and when it happens to men. You can't claim to fight sexism and then use a sexist term and maintain any shred of credibility.

[@DaneXbsinthe]

:29 "the word gender is about women" No. The word gender is about the attribute of neutral, masculine or feminine. It's a function of language. But look how he defines it. When he says 'Gender equality' he is actually saying 'Women's equality' This is propaganda. And what's the very first thing he says? "I'm here to RECRUIT men" Doubleplusgood comrades.

[@DaneXbsinthe]

Also, notice the amount of men in the audience?

[@theouterinn]

Feminists give me headaches, and make me wonder what they were raised in to make them think this way ._.

[@puellanivis]

+Dane Xoth "When he says 'Gender equality' he is actually saying 'Women's equality' " Let me lay some math down here. A and B are different genders. (If you don't know Latin, genus is "type" or "group" and it's where we get "gender" from!) Now, If A = B, then gender equality is gender equality. But it's also A's equality, and it's B's equality. Because equality belongs equally to both parts. "Also, notice the amount of men in the audience?" It was a TEDx women's conference... what did you expect? You hold a "TEDx Chemistry" and you end up with Chemists filling the audience, concerned about Chemistry. You call it "TEDx Women" and you get people concerned with the issues that affect Women... Bro, do you even logic?

[@DaneXbsinthe]

+puellanivis My question about the amount of men in the audience is rhetorical. The audience is an echo chamber. This talk is a propaganda piece. If you had a fascist speaker i'd expect a fascist audience. So a room full of women is exactly what i'd expect. Party members expressing their gratitude and joy.... "But it's also A's equality, and it's B's equality." No. 'A' (or 'B' or what ever other single type or group or whatever) cannot have equality in a system by itself. A AND B have equality. (they are both equally a variable) Masculine and Feminine have equality(they are both equally a gender). However Men and Women are not biologically equal, and this presents a problem in the creation of laws and rights. Here why this is propaganda, he redefines terms to suit his agenda. In the title "gender Equality -including men" Here's the trick, the femininst defintion of 'equality' does not include men. (just as you definition for equality of 'A' does not include 'B') "gender equality " does not need the quailifer -including men. Furthermore in the first 30 seconds of his talk he defines 'gender' to mean "about women" Of course this guy is smart enough to know the bias inherent in saying 'women's equality'. Again, you can't have equality in a single type. Equality does not "belong to both parts". It belongs to the set.

[@DaneXbsinthe]

+puellanivis "you get people concerned with the issues that affect Women..."....-including men. I'm sure you meant to say.

[@alexchereches4829]

I'm pharmacist and I can tell you that in this field in Romania I'm discriminated. For more than 10 years I strugle to get employed, even when I had my own bussiness I suffered the same gender discrimination with the supliers.

[@edwardk3]

Have you considered changing yourself into a woman?

[@craigtitusfitness2249]

Men and women ARE equal in the workplace. Nobody pays women less. It's incredible how many people believe this.

[@Baku69895]

+Ghostdini Stark It's a feminist lie based on a statistic that shows females earn less per year. They earn less because they work less, basically.

[@SK98765]

+Ghostdini Stark The averages are also taken based on what jobs women and men do, and how salaries tend to decrease across the spectrum as women enter a certain job field.

[@TheBeatlesToday]

+Ghostdini Stark What happens when you don't do research or speak with victims of wage discrimination ^^^^

[@craigtitusfitness2249]

Women also do something called getting pregnant which takes time off of work and out of a career. The most successful women have been shown not to have kids - the exception being when they've paid large sums of money for someone else to raise children for them.

[@PachucoDesigns]

+TheBeatlesToday ^^^^^ What happens when you don't do research and see through the bullshit of feminists claiming STEM field discrimination, despite the fact that they insist on wasting their time and money on gender studies degrees.

[@PachucoDesigns]

"Men Included." I love how they have to shove that in every time they are about to pontificate on "gender equality." Because they know god damn well that their idea of gender reform is totalitarian and oppressive to men.

[@megalaxmax9979]

+Carol Danvers Go take your fatrolls elsewhere sweetheart.

[@john_titor1]

+Carol Danvers This comment is the perfect comment to see inside the mind of a feminist. Completely raving mad.

[@JohnDoe-mv6go]

+Carol Danvers What you just used is called a strawman. Please do research on what exactly that is, and don't use it in your arguments again.

[@bellapham5861]

It's not because they think gender equality is oppressing men, it's what OTHER people think when someone talks about gender equality. That's why they say 'men included'. Many people still think gender equality is a man's issue. Gender equality doesn't help anyone. It oppressive to men and women and that is why we need to help each other achieve gender equality through acting or taking part in a gender equality movement (i.e. HeForShe which is a United Nations solidarity movement for gender equality)

[@StimParavane]

Carol Danvers Feminism is a self-serving anti-male victim ideology. Why not take some responsibilty for your life and become a nice person?

[@Shindai]

Excellent talk. I don't think studies are even necessary to "prove" that relationships with more equal sharing of responsibility are good for the relationship, it's perfectly logical, if one partner is relied on to do the majority of maintenance it could cause stress, exhaustion, and resentment. It's only logical that having all partners working together can help prevent that.

[@aarozofarhad3487]

The fun part is reading some comments after watching the video. Some people are here just to practice their hate speech! How arrogant is that! Please read the book before judging it by its cover!!

[@tdb517]

We can judge on this Ted talk? What's the point of your comment, he makes a Ted talk but we shouldn't criticize because he tells more in his book? So is this not a ted talk but an advertising?

[@janals2]

I really enjoyed this. a lot of good points!

[@sportsfaniguess154]

30 seconds in and he said “what do men have to do with gender equality? Gender equality is about women, right?” Anyone who believes that needs to reevaluate their stance.

[@michealjaymurphy]

Yep he sets up these examples of easy cases that are clear cut

[@ionutbz1]

It's so good to see everyone agreeing that egality of opportunity is good for everyone!

[@edwardk3]

Nobody denies that. Outcome, on the other hand...

[@egg4489]

Until they realize it's nothing but a bunch of old time feminism BS which is nothing but man hating and female supremacy in an extremely radical way

[@andreions]

@@edwardk3”Nobody denies it” Yet the majority of comments are bashing and ridiculing an academic professor who is an expert on the subject. Would love to know who says it should be equality of outcome though.

[@edwardk3]

@@andreions you seem confused. I said that nobody denies the everybody should get equal opportunities. Let me give you an example. The so-called gender pay gap. Do you believe it is a problem that on aggregate women are paid less than men? In other words, do you believe that unequal outcomes are problematic? I'm assuming you do. So you want equal outcomes... If women on aggregate work less hours, they deserve less pay. On aggregate. If you work over the weekend and pull some overtime, you are entitled to be paid for your time. What is the problem here? Are you blinded by this man's credentials? Because he is a fraud.

[@Timo1o1]

Stop. The. Feminist. Propaganda.

[@squareyes1981]

In 24 hours, a 20 year guy was killed in an industrial accident about 10 miles from my house and the next day I go to work, and my team leader is off because because his brother was killed in a completely separate work accident in his home town. You know where I'm going with this...

[@usffan5775]

He didnt even touch on if he is talking about 'equality of opportunity' or 'equality of outcome'. They are totally different things, and you can't say both, because both is impossible

[@notturnally]

Both

[@usffan5775]

@@notturnally I bet you're a grade A academic

[@notturnally]

USF Fan I am thank you 💕

[@vb2806]

@@notturnally That is never possible, human beings make different choices and there would never be equality in how many men and women work in a sector. If you try to force that then you are taking people's free will.

[@elf3332]

I don't live in the USA, but I think this talk is amazing. In Russia there are plenty of jobs that are closed for women culturally. You can't be a pilot of a civil plane, some people still have huge prejudices about women being programmers, bus drivers, businesswomen. When you try to engage in conversation with this type of people, they say "Who then is going to raise children?". Bravo.

why do u care about russia? u live in the USA be happy about it live in a great better country be greatful dont worry about others outside because u cant do anything about like in countries like china

[@prep2848]

The USA talks a lot of about equality but also fairness/justice/rights. So how does this make sense: The USA (and its allies) signed a contract with the Taliban last year to allow this to happen. The Taliban is a terrorist group that the USA funded and grew 50 years ago. The USA is to be blame by every single person affected by the Taliban today.

@@prep2848 they talk wrong about equality mate what are U talking about? so a woman is allowed to touch a man but a man isn't allowed to touch a woman? Pure USA equality

[@rockylucifer6720]

@ she said she doesn't live in USA...

[@hy3na739]

even though men are just as capable of raising children... the best scenario would be if both parents shared the task

[@darkkris23]

All his points were so true, but I swear it feels like I’m watching a stand up comedian, great speaker.

[@Mrcharles.]

Florida state should go to the SEC.

[@AbbieDMRT]

Love the pfp

[@Omniescience]

•CANCER INTENSIFIES•

[@johntheexile]

So men should do more housework, child-rearing, and not complain when they are discriminated against in the job market? Is the assumption that women will take their place as earners in the household? It also worries me that he never really defines gender equality, so I am suspect of what he really means. As far as I can tell, he is saying that "all of history" is in favor of white men, so we need actual laws to discriminate against them to even it out, something, something, happiness, something, something equality. Not to mention that, in his opening anecdote, he says that white people have the privilege to not constantly think about their skin color, and that we should. In the real world, people who constantly think about skin color are RACISTS. Oh, and one last thing, he claims that men WANT to do more domestic labor and share such tasks with their partner, when this is false in many cases when the man is working full-time and the wife handles the domestic labor, and it simply doesn't apply to college-aged men with no family to speak of.

[@Ruhamah_Ifere]

I so love looking forward to new episodes. Hillarious 😅😂

[@felixthecrazy]

I always wonder why equality only seems to be wanted in some jobs. Don't see a lot of push for 50% of construction workers or lawn maintenance or road pavers to be female. It's okay to relegate those jobs to almost exclusively men? Is it okay that women don't want those jobs, but is it then not okay if a husband don't want to be the homemaker? If you want equality then it should be enacted for ALL jobs, not JUST the jobs women pick and choose.

[@joumanarashad4781]

felixthecrazy Yes, we are aware. Your point?

[@Megabimol]

Its all about power

[@your_mom_is_my_dad]

I think it's about where you earn most, and in leading positions you earn more than in this less earning jobs. It's exactly why men are encouraged to take on a more present role in raising the child because of the benefits of a present father, NOT because they will then earn less. I think this is a societal issue where those jobs are unattractive because they don't pay much. Just as low paying social jobs aren't appreciated, like caretakers or cashiers, which are predominantly women. You also don't see men encouraging themselves or other people encouraging them to go into these jobs, because it just doesn't earn much. Both of these kinds of jobs not paid enough and appreciated.

[@ogesel]

@@joumanarashad4781 his point is clear then it would be gender selective jobs NOT equality

[@selvmordspilot]

i'm all for gender equality. But I didn't particularly like this talk.

[@Bla274]

Why was that?

[@ChielScape]

Because the only men and women who are truly equal, are the ones who do their thing without bitching and whining about it like feminists (male or female) do. Feminists and other SJW's are always trying to 1up each other. They're awful people to listen to or, god forbid, try to reason with. It doesnt matter what gender or color you have, as soon as you start talking about it as if either makes any kind of difference, you've defeated your own point.

[@selvmordspilot]

Bla274 I think he misused statistical data and his method of delivery seemed to be to simply over state everything... I stopped watching a few minutes before the video would've ended. I doubt he redeemed himself in those minutes.

[@jaquelynngering3586]

+selvmordspilot Which statistics do you feel he misused and why?

[@jaquelynngering3586]

Will Ganness I didn't put the burden of proof on you- you put it on yourself. You cannot just look at statistics, and mindlessly yell "LIES!" and expect people to take you seriously. I agree that the 77c thing is thrown around, but in many cases, people are talking about wanting to know why women go in to certain fields, and whether they are being discouraged from going into higher paying fields. I know a lot of women who felt they were discouraged from enter science fields by professors, mentors, advisers etc. Surely that is something worth looking into? Whether the bias is conscious or unconscious, it appears to be there. Studies have shown that college advisers do make suggestions based on appearance, whether it be due to race, age, gender, that is something that should be addressed. I know the Asian students I was tutoring told me that the advisers were always trying to put them into math classes. Stereotypes do effect people's judgments of each other, and we should be aware of how that might effect our treatment of others. "Women think they have the right to hit" Well, that might have something to do with the fact that every discussion on sexual assault, rape and harassment devolves into a bunch of men telling women that they should get self-defense training. *Of course* some women are going to feel like they have the right to hit- we're being told from all sides that that's the only way we can expect to be protected. Please provide evidence for your unfounded claim that women lie about rape more than 2% of the time. Also provide evidence for men being raped more than women. Are you just guessing at the prison rape numbers, or do you have a solid source for that? Are you including only the estimate of prison rapes of males, or are you including female prisoners?

[@kyleblind]

I'm pretty sure all these down votes never even watched the whole video. This was actually a really good talk.

[@EagleZtoTheGrave]

+kyleblind That's usually how the down votes on any video work, get with the times... lol

[@StigHelmer]

+kyleblind Good video for people who lack empathy...

[@kyleblind]

+Seth Brown Well aren't you just a lovely ray of sunshine.

[@lacombar]

+kyleblind the beginning is good, but the end sucks badly...

[@Novashadow115]

+Stig Helmer what a stupid cop out to try and shove off other peoples opinions. "these people don't care much for my politics, clearly they are all just sociopaths" what a fucking cop out

[@thecoolannishatk.]

He makes very good points. The happiest couples are those that are somewhat equal in their footings and responsibilities.

[@marteditlefsen]

ok so this helped me so much with my school assignment, but also what and amazing man. he is a clever nut and PERIODT to all he said

[@stigrove]

Equality isn't what feminism fights for.

[@DaneXbsinthe]

+Stian Grové The hint is in the name.

[@Jenkkimie]

+Carol Danvers Thing is though that Feminism does not own the concept of equality and therefore is not synonymous with it either. Egalitarianism is more akin to true gender neutral equality wheres Feminism is more about helping women. That by definition can not be equality as equality as an abstract concept is necessarily absolute and universal. Thus bias (focus) can not exist by principle. You want to focus on yourself (by extension of women)? Fine. No problem. But then do not claim to be doing anything but that when it clearly is not.

[@Jenkkimie]

Carol Danvers Thing is, I am not even an MRA. I used to be a Feminist but then decided to go rogue and only represent myself and my values. See though, that things are complex and anything that is complex can not be explained in a simplistic (simple) way. It takes time and a lot of examples to showcase nuance. Not only that but as a future therapist, I have to understand what matters and troubles different individuals and demographics. It is part of my profession to do so. But what does it tell you that you feel that even suggesting/talking about things that matter to men is insulting idea in your opinion, though we should help women all the same. Don't you think that perhaps equality means helping men and women? Or do I understand equality wrong? Maybe you will clarify this to me. So, the question for you still stands. If you saw a girl and a boy, and you knew both of them were molested by this pedophile, would you help both of them? In other words, do you actually stand for what you claim to believe in, or not? Or are you just being dishonest and hoping that it sticks? Prove me wrong, I peg you.

[@Jenkkimie]

Carol Danvers Yes, stand down puny male peasant. How dare you open your mouth! Am I right? On a free and public forum no less. If you can not respond to something, or deal with it, then leave, go, move on, ignore and walk away. I own you nothing at all, just like you do not own me anything.

[@Jenkkimie]

Carol Danvers I am not the one telling others to shut up and stop replying with " nonsense " on a *public* forum, am I? Tell me more about respect.

[@uiuiuiseraph]

"equality is about women" /facepalm Didnt take 30 sec to spit out a contradiction.

[@tiawykes7312]

I'm pretty sure he was saying that to mean that that's how men perceive equality. That isn't his view

[@grandmasterqz]

Equality as an ethical imperative is not debated by anyone... the only difference is whether there should be equality of outcome or equality of opportunity. In terms of the anecdote related about the white man's misconception about the fact that the black woman took his job really just got a job, it didn't belong to him, and I would posit that he would say that the woman got the job because of merit. This is true. But I wonder if the tables had been turned and the white man did get the job if Kimmel would be willing to admit that it was the man's merit and therefore earned. Considering that the primary tools for analysis seem to be Critical Theory, and lack of definition of terms (primarily equality and ethical), I posit that he'd say that it was unearned because the person getting the job is white and male.

[@grandmasterqz]

I agree. Where a quota is instituted there is always the possibility that the person chosen to fill it may or may not be qualified as someone who was rejected because of it.

[@alienzenx]

When a speaker on Ted Talks uses the phrase "reverse discrimination", you know TED has jumped the shark.

[@Jwoodard9101]

I believe in gender equality when it is truly equal. By that I mean looking at the facts, for example, during promotions employers must look at the qualifications and not be swayed either way by gender or race. The person more qualified gets the job. I say this because of what I've experienced. I'm not saying a "woman took my job". What I am saying is that my organization has a 3 tier testing procedure and the results are available to all who tested. On all three of the tests I scored higher, one in particular a considerable amount. I was passed over and she was chosen. If she would've tested higher, then bravo, I would've been pleased to see the better human get the job. To me gender equality is important in every facet of life, both physically and mentally. I myself work with some of the greatest women I've ever known, some are my supervisors. These women are strong, smart and capable, more so than many of my male counterparts.

[@thatsterroristsbro7855]

Yeah....granted, but how do you propose to neutralise the gender bias without introducing counter-bias........

[@ekasteviajulip6917]

Yes. God bless you. Smart people like you ,i pray for your happiness. Smart men do prefer gender equality

[@Ncraft2]

You mean greatest human?

[@ekasteviajulip6917]

@@Ncraft2 i prefer the word human. It is natural

[@Ncraft2]

@@ekasteviajulip6917 yes, calling by their gender is stupid, calling them human is natural.

[@TheFhatgurl]

this is a very good talk...but that woman sleeping at 7:22 doe ahahhah

[@Drudenfusz]

I agree gender equality is not a zero sum game, now someone tell that the feminists who oppose men's rights!

[@jonc3519]

Gender equality is good for men because there are various ways in which *men* are treated unequally in society as well. We, of course, don't hear any of that in the video.

[@hailliackerman5029]

oh okay, please do tell about oppressed white men in america smh

[@hailliackerman5029]

Polaarity there’s a difference between having problems and being oppressed.

[@sumeersamarat706]

@@hailliackerman5029 nope that is one and the same. Women have privilages in laws courts family courts

[@user-bp2fo4be6p]

@@sumeersamarat706 women get custody as women do the childraising

[@yes6046]

really funny how they embrace gender equality, yet have their OWN SECTION for women named "TEDWomen"

[@anb2456]

there's definitely no gender equality in Israel

[@thecoolannishatk.]

Are black women not allowed to have their own advocacy groups? Swifties, even?

[@ARocketFromSpaceshipEarth]

He makes a good sell. I agree with gender equality and legitimate feminist issues. That said, legitimate men's rights issues are real.

[@egg4489]

You can't be a feminist and support men rights and issues they're against each other

[@luciano9755]

We are in 2016 and we still can't assume our mistakes and work together for gender equality. I'm a man and I want the best for every man and woman, not justified sexism.

[@elpidanikandrou6660]

Thank you❤

[@brokengirl8619]

Bless your soul

[@rainasajid6678]

Thank you!

[@C_Stories]

Thats a big problem,we didn't able to solve till now

[@egg4489]

Because we handed over gender equality to a sexist cult named Feminism which fights for matriarchy in the name of equality

[@penscorner3713]

Kazuma aproves

[@GrubbyGubbin707]

12:50 basically when men are present in the household their children experience less trauma?

[@torrezomar]

Instead of gender equality, I would preffer that all people would have the same opportunities, because something that is given to you is not as worthy as something you earn, whatsmore, it is positive discrimination.

[@DarkFusi0n]

"I'm here to recruit men to support gender equality" Stopped listening there.

[@alinasir3437]

DeerSkull Wouldn’t doubt it judging by your name

[@tamerdp]

At first i thought it was a parody but then i realized this guy was serious and then he starts going on about how gender equality is good for companies with "research says"

[@Grom76300]

It gives me shivers. I noticed Tedx is far less level headed and interesting than the Ted talks, but this just make me wonder if the classic super informative, captivating Ted talks will become... like this.

[@reallydoe2552]

Please do another

[@Triac81]

It Hurts to Listen...

[@troycambo]

This talk was quite educational.. I've always wanted to see what a mangina looks like.

[@ClockinLoot]

lololololol 😆

[@ngocnguyenxuan7295]

such a nice comment

[@robertfreid2879]

+Troy Nguyen. Ooh, burn!

[@ahmedbob423]

+Robert Freid (ComradeDimitri101) Ooo baby, yeah!

[@MQB-dz8wr]

who demasculated you bro?

[@loqutor]

Question, Dr. Kimmel: What is an eight-year-old boy supposed to make of "toxic masculinity"?

[@taunoctua245]

He understands toxic masculinity as a sexual predator himself.

[@tiawykes7312]

It's just semantics. We could come up with a better word, but it would have to be one which doesn't criminalise masculinity in itself but points out that stereotypical expectations of masculinity can cause problems.

[@loqutor]

@@tiawykes7312 Go tell that to my third-grade friend who tried to castrate himself with a pair of safety scissors because he felt ashamed of being a boy.

[@tiawykes7312]

@@loqutor If what you said is true I'm so sorry that happened, but I don't think that was caused solely by the term "toxic masculinity" and what do you suggest? It's just a phrase. What word would you use to describe the way in which stereotypes of what masculinity is can have a bad effect on people and society?

[@loqutor]

@@tiawykes7312 Of course it wasn't caused by that phrase. It wasn't popularized back then. But the mentality of pathologizing masculinity absolutely fucking was, and that's what did it. Why not just say "toxic behavior"? Why does it need to be tied to gender? Women can be pretty fucking toxic, too.

[@iszjhxsbxb]

if you talk about gender equality, man needs more rights because modern law support women

[@alinasir3437]

Batman feminism includes men’s rights so much more than meninism

[@regional1000]

@@alinasir3437 No it does not. Egalitarianism includes men's rights. Feminism does not. Read a dictionary.

[@egg4489]

@@alinasir3437You must visit a psychiatrist you're brain is deteriorated so bad

[@TheDeadlyRune]

the response from teenagers about a riddle is not an accurate depiction of how society has changed.

[@LongJohnLiver]

The problem is that they say "we want equality", which is fine. But equality means equality across the board. You can't pick and choose, that's special treatment. Special treatment isn't equality. It's an all or nothing deal. Equality means you take the good with the bad.

[@evanmavros6555]

Amen.

[@ashleyspurling5701]

Exactly. Who says ot isn't?

[@fryinghardhat5152]

​@@ashleyspurling5701the speaker

[@stephenmarston2743]

i'm all up for gender equality and sure woman have it crap. but not once did this guy say anything about how bad men have in situations. If you want GENDER equality , that means both genders should be equal.

[@john_hunter_]

He talks about gender equality yet in his talk men always seem to be privileged. Are there not any cases where women get preferential treatment?

[@ronmaest]

+John Hunter That would go against these feminazis interest. They'd lose traction and resources ($) and the pity of those in power.

[@Debar28]

+John Hunter Were you not watching the video? The women were able to take care of the kids more and participate in their lives, which is something the men couldn't because they're expected to be the only one working. But with equality nowadays the men get to spend more times in their kids' lives. I'm guessing u weren't listening lol

[@ronmaest]

Deb B. You also weren't listening to the common [unjust] demonization of said men. Of course that flew over your head entirely, as it's a given.

[@Debar28]

Ron maest Aww, did the talk hurt your feelings? :(

[@Debar28]

***** Um, what are you talking about? If you think that I just 'invalidated' a dude's feelings, then check yourself. Feeling emotions is great! I don't know where you got the idea that feminism is about oppressing men? We should validate everyones feelings, instead of resorting to immature comments like "But all this feedback did get your panties in a knot and accelerated your period" aka stuff that 12 year olds would spit out. That's not expressing emotion, sweetie, that's derogatory. :)

[@sunrose9211]

I am an Arabic Woman 👩🏻 but when I look in the mirror I see a human, Even if other people didn’t see me as only that I still do because I don’t place in my mind how others view me that’s in my nature. What I think is not only that I’m human but I’m a part of the universe. Nice talk by the way enjoyed the video.

[@elpidanikandrou6660]

That's great❤

[@shana_sakai]

You see a huge cover cloth in your face

[@ri_rie_ange]

Well come to America they’ll remind you that you are an Arab woman. It’s not about what you see. It’s how the world sees you and treat you. Project 2025 doesn’t even want Muslims to come to America. You’ll know you’re Arab then.

[@MariaDominguez17]

Where can I find the transcription of this video?

[@ShepardCommander]

reality---->Fantasy---->Michael Kimmel

[@LearnEnglishESL]

Both sexes benefit from equality. 'The world of humanity has two wings - one is women and the other men. Not until both wings are equally developed can the bird fly. Should one wing remain weak, flight is impossible.' - Abdu’l-Baha

[@gracetohill4125]

does anyone know where he got his information and data from?

[@evanmavros6555]

You don't need to know. It appears just referring to studies in general, it's enough to get a TED talk.

[@gianski3306]

My school has an activity where we have to write a song with the theme “Equality is love” and we’re required to watch this video...wish me luck

[@ceo7837]

Same. I have to watch all this garbage and pretend I like it

[@elpidanikandrou6660]

I hope you guys learned something from it. Being open to seemingly strange ideas and trying to understand them is fun. Enjoy it!

[@andrea1253]

@@ceo7837 what he talks about is very threatening to White males, even frightening because he is identifying White privilege and the assumptions that brings. Gender equality labels what was invisible. Who wants to share their privilege?

[@TheTheone12360]

really? wow why so many dislike

[@ChrisSeltzer]

+TheTheone12360 It's a video of a particularly poor speaker giving a talk pitching an outdated verifiably incorrect world view laced with gender studies buzz words. It's like they tried to make the worst content possible.

[@brunozoekteenjob]

I still don't understand that riddle, why can a mother who is medical doctor not treat her son?

[@chrisose]

He started out talking about gender equality then almost immediately said the word that changed this into a feminist manifesto, "patriarchy".

[@alinasir3437]

chrisose I mean...are you saying we don’t live in a patriarchy?

[@regional1000]

@@alinasir3437 We don't live in a Patriarchy. We live in a Gynocentric society.

[@egg4489]

@@alinasir3437Patriarchy where women are allowed to leave the titanic where men must stay and die Patriarchy where men are drafted and been killed in massive number and it's counted as victory instead of mass murder Patriarchy where courts are all gynocentric Patriarchy where vast majority of Circumcision victims are boys both culturally and traditionally but the concern is entirely on girls Patriarchy where women are allowed to say everything about men or even beat them in public where men aren't even allowed to make a obvious joke about women Patriarchy where thousands of men are being killed in Ukraine and nobody gives a damn but the entire UN gets on board because one girl is attacked in the streets of Iran and they even started a movement for it called : Women life freedom The feminist brains are all pure 💩 literally and there's nothing to prove it wrong

[@SpartanDB]

*gets ready for a bunch of hate and missed points*

[@SpartanDB]

I did watch it though

[@psychopathicatheist7364]

"Including Men"....what?

[@canavunduk2632]

Very interesting

[@gregorosaiv3797]

searched online about the show ”a black woman stole my job”, i did not find any, could someone put a link. thank you

[@IIllytch321nonadinfinitum]

The noose-genital tie reference is great. 7:00 Astute observation. 8:50 In a social psychology textbook I've also come across the fact that female managers correlate with more happiness in the workplace as they tend to be more understanding and egalitarian in their managerial orientations. Of course, this could be taught to males, but it seems more innate in females at least in U.S. culture. 10:10 Good quasi-riddle. Quasi only because it's simply a short story that should be easily understood, yet it always isn't. That fact makes it useful in explaining what this talk is about. Also, as he somewhat comically mentions, it can be similarly used to reference a lack of awareness about homosexuals, although I must admit, given that there are far more women in the general populous than homosexuals, it kind of makes sense to some degree that a homosexual man may not be the immediate response to the riddle, heh. Careful inferences must be made regarding the "man-woman/husband-wife sharing housework" dichotomy. This may lead people to erroneously infer that homosexuals raising children are not balancing what the child's psychological needs are and thus are inferior. If someone has strong evidence in the form of peer-reviewed research, or just straight up deductive logic, please, let me know. P.S. Oh, and seeing how similar the like-dislike ratio is, that makes it much more obvious that this needs to be discussed more and unpacked thoroughly. Major dissent may lead to majorly productive and humane re-evaluations of reality.

[@IIllytch321nonadinfinitum]

***** First, I would like to say I'm not your enemy and I in no way intend on offending you personally, yet some of what I say may bother you to the point of you wanting to make a personal attack against me. If we could try to avoid that, that would be great. May we both have respect for each other. Can you explain why taking note of the "my" in the sentence he mentions is an example of cognitive dissonance and how it, in taking note of how the job was taken for granted, wasn't an astute observation? "[Women] complain they get "passed over" for promotion because "sexism". How are they not entitled?" Well, in a way they are being entitled by definition, heh. Entitlement and welfare are taboo terms for some people, but I, and many who view the world similarly enough, do not see them as such. A question: If ALL companies only hired men in positions that females could equally produce in, do you think women, if proven that they could produce just as well, deserve a chance to fill those positions at the same rate that men do? Now, I understand that's an extreme case ("ALL companies"), but the idea is even if there's a small amount of bias that leads to even 10,000 jobs to be lost to men when they could been done just as well by women, can you not see it as important enough to try to even out? I don't agree that there's some kind of huge conspiracy on women or anything, but I do understand a bit about human psychology and perception (I'm studying it in college currently) and how inherent biases may change our behavior and what (or who) we'd want to invest in (what perceived "chances" we'd want to take and how we measure the chances in the first place). I know that some basic cultural differences between men and women lead men toward certain positions and women in others, and some men and women don't seem to mind that difference, but it seems to me that the issue comes about when a woman wants a job where men predominantly work and the person who does the hiring chooses not to hire the woman solely based off of this observation or one like it. Women being in the armed forces might be a reasonable example. Originally men solely dominated the field with women as only nurses and the like, but over time (after the Women's Armed Services Integration Act of 1948) women have proven to be just as effective in many ways. If the reason they only approach about 15% of the total armed forces is due to innate, physical characteristics, then so be it; there is no systematic discrimination. What I mean is, if there are physical tests that simply cannot be passed by some women (and definitely men don't pass everything either), then they shouldn't be forced into the armed forces just to equalize the genders. Arguments over lowering test standards exist, but there is an obvious cost as the armed forces' standards will be lowered, and thus efficiency may be lowered, which may not be a good thing, heh. It is up to the people who make those metrics to find out what their standards are and adhere to those for good reason. But, in many jobs, physical standards simply aren't a matter of concern. At that point, it seems to me, the populations should approach what they actually reflect, not skewed in the direction of males OR females. In psychological experiments that want to be generalized to the real world, we'd control for inherent variables in participants that may confound our data by, for example, ensuring a similar ratio of men to women in the random sample that is similar to that of the population of interest. I see a similar idea when it comes to "equalizing" the job market to some degree; maybe recognizing that, if there are actually 40% of females who are educated for a given position yet in reality only about 15% exist as hired in that position, how would it hurt anyone so much to try to specifically hire some more females in that position if the position was limited due to unwarranted bias? However, you do allude to a great point: If a person, whatever gender, does not produce at their job, they should not have to keep them. I completely agree, heh. But, if time and time again a given gender has not proved to be worse off at a job, why allow for any bias against them?

[@almachristensson1407]

"Privilege is invisible to those who have it" Something many of you men should think about when almost every woman have said they've been a victim of sexism or racism.

[@egg4489]

Yeah like Amber Turd

[@karthusjack6857]

Nice speech. 7 years later. Those people that you taught things in school are wrecking this motherfucking place. Thank you❤