Oh fuck, you brought science into it!
It's kinda weird the post you're replying to held that position.. if you look at modern men, it's the same story. Why do we strive so hard to secure financial success, physical success, etc.? Because of women.. the peacocks colors are the same as the bankers wallet. All men know this. So it would seem biology tells quite the different story..
Yes, I get it, You can use biology both ways… I was just illustrating one point.
Different species, different approaches to mating.
We are a product of our biology first, and culture second.
I would expect that YOU, of all our female RIU members, would come clean concerning how calculating females are with their appearance and wardrobe selection, as you seem to be one of the few that shows any semblance of integrity. But even you refuse to acknowledge the truth.
Disappointing, but not surprising.
I can respect your position, and I agree with some of the same points you make, But why "ME" of all RIU members should come clean? Clarify that please? I guessing it's because I'm pretty pragmatic when it comes to these unwinnable, circular debates. (at least I hope that's what motivated that comment) I never refused to acknowledge the truth. Read back through my posts on this thread. I only posted that video to see a male perspective on cat calling, wondering if men actually thought that strategy would work.
I knew it would spark debate on other related topics, but I seriously wanted to know.
My position (again) on these types of issues is a matter of reality:
YES men are visual
YES women should be responsible for how they dress and know the potential consequences of that (as
ANY person needs to take responsibility for their appearance and its implications)
YES those people behind that video have an agenda (albeit an impossible one to change human biology under the thinly veiled battle cry of "raising awareness"
YES it's unfair that every micro detail our our culture isn't neat and even but THAT'S THE WAY IT IS…
Changing anything starts with the individual and I've long argued with my gender that if you want this shit to stop, then BE the change, stop being a slave to the make-up, hair, etc. Don't let others dictate your worth blah blah blah.
@Wilksey : I don't know if these are the "truths I'm refusing to acknowledge" or not, but that's how I live my life. When you say my posts are disappointing but not surprising, I'm sitting here wondering if you even read them. I think I'm being pretty fair minded and realistic.