u/SmallEdge6846

This sub often seems to conflate left-wing politics with feminism, and as a result a lot of discussion ends up revolving around women rather than broader political issues.

If women or feminist organisations have contributed to a particular problem, then by all means discuss it and hold them accountable. But it feels like we're overlooking the fact that many of the people with the greatest political and economic power are men.

Whether it's politicians, billionaires, or business leaders such as Trump, Musk and others, many of the policies and decisions affecting ordinary men have been driven by those in positions of power. Shouldn't those issues be receiving more attention too?

I'm not saying discussions about feminism don't have a place. I'm questioning whether they've become so dominant that we're neglecting wider left-wing topics like workers' rights, housing, healthcare, unions, wealth inequality, corporate power, and the cost of living.

Something I’ve struggled to articulate:

A lot of the male role models recommended in progressive spaces are framed as “good men” because they are emotionally open, supportive of women, pro LGBTQ, pro trans rights, etc.

But very few seem openly passionate about helping boys or cis men specifically.

You rarely hear them talk about:

- male victims of domestic abuse

- boys underperforming in education

- male loneliness

- fathers losing connection with children

- stigma around male vulnerability

- male suicide rates

- directionless young men

- the Left's disconnection with Men and Boys

So a lot of young men end up feeling like the only acceptable form of masculinity is one that exists in service of everyone else.

I mean the only consistent person I see who covers a lot of bases is Jameela Jamil...but the Men ???

I don’t think that’s healthy long-term.