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Nicola Washington's avatar

Oof. Thanks for that kick in the face, Tamu 😂 something I'm really struggling with at the moment is a recent realisation that I have been labouring under the miscomprehension that if we explain hard enough to men what the benefits of rejecting gendered norms holds for them, that they will better understand and support the cause of gender equality. It has only recently dawned on me that some men don't want to be granted the ability to be a fully rounded human beings because of what it means they have to give up: power (whatever form that takes for them - real or imagined). I don't know what to do with this realisation.

Tamu Thomas's avatar

And this is it - the trinity of oppression conditions us to believe that power is to be controlled when actually it is to be shared.

Kat Hossack's avatar

This.. I can’t tell you how many conversations I’ve had around this lately, inside myself and with others.

Tamu Thomas's avatar

I am really glad we are talking about this. It’s a collective experience.

Kat Hossack's avatar

Thank you for helping organize some of my thoughts and frustrations in this succinct way!

Open Letters by Mersault's avatar

The Hollow Man: Trump’s Sad Little Masquerade of Manhood

Behind the bluster and red hats lies a brittle brand of masculinity—a hollow charade that cloaks cowardice, denial, and failure.

https://substack.com/home/post/p-151038838?r=4d7sow&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

Harriet Frew's avatar

Very relatable. Thanks for writing this. 🙏

Clare Baker's avatar

Ooof, I mean I don't know what else to say because this is everything and also because this is something really close to home right now! Utterly brilliantly insightful, as always. Much love xx

Tamu Thomas's avatar

Hello Clare!! Lovely to have you here! It’s way more common that we realise. I hope you’re well xx

Louisa Morant's avatar

I watched one of your insta lives and did one of your courses. It was so good really interesting still in 2024!

Tamu Thomas's avatar

Hello Louisa, thank you for sharing! This has made me smile 😊