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Originally Posted by Malebranche
My favorite critic Jordan has read Androphilia and has shared his thoughts about the book. I present this without comment, except to say that his commentary thusfar, like the commentary of most gay males, is almost entirely grounded in high school non-reality. There is a difference between dealing with groups of males at the junior high school and high school level–the very peak of male insecurity–and dealing with adults on an adult level. And there’s a difference between public and private, and dealing with issues on the macro and micro levels (best for society vs. being an asshole toward individuals). Further, I work with the typical jock asshole/football player type who would have stuffed you in your locker. Some of them actually do grow up, and it is equally important that those who they wronged also grow up and rise above high school posturing.
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I'll probably check Androphilia out. I think it's a wider malaise than just the gay community, but there are a lot of people who carry the bullying they received around at school around like a badge, where every slight criticism is the same person who was calling the crap at sports type a queer in school. Obviously, bullying can be horrific, but I get the impression a lot of people use it as a mental crutch. Some people continue to be cunts, but if someone acts, or once acted, like a cunt, there's no reason to shut down all communication barriers.
At least I think that's what he's getting at.