Confessions of a "Good Guy"
I always considered myself one of the good guys when it comes to women. I am a proud feminist that actively tries to grow in my feminism. Back in the day I was honest with women when I didn't want to get serious. I thought I was doing my part. Then I read this article about rape culture . It was basically a letter to men explaining how we subconsciously contribute to the fucked up situation that is rape culture. I took mental notes and vowed to do better. As I read through it I thought to myself that I was already doing some of the things the author suggested. I was still a good guy. I just needed to get better. It wasn't like I raped anyone. I'm sold on the fact that rape culture is real. I'm sure that we men all contribute to it in some way. But I had somehow excused myself from much of the responsibility. The real problem was the rapists out there. The predators were making it bad for all of us. ...