The death of patriarchy

The demise of patriarchal values is facilitated by none more than the patriarchal adherents themselves.

Trolls of a patriarchal flavour may frequent my blog less often these days, but they, and others of a hostile, antifeminist mindset, have already done much to undermine the credibility of patriarchal systems as being worthy of universal embrace.

Imagine if you invited an esteemed friend over to your house for dinner. Imagine that when you had to step out of the room for a few moments, the esteemed guest, believing that he is worth more than you are giving, and believing you to be on the retarded or oblivious side, goes to your pantry, in order to load himself up with whatever he feels like, because "she won't know the difference." Believing you to be unable to register what has taken place, he finishes his meal, and then makes off with your goods loaded in his vehicle. You do, in fact, register what has happened (for you are no fool). You are also naturally furious. However, when you try to take the issue to the police and others, you are told point blankly: "Human nature isn't like that. Nobody comes to your place and takes things that do not belong to them, especially if they are your esteemed dinner guest. Only someone who is so unpleasant that it is impossible to imagine them would do something like you describe." Your righteous anger knows no bounds.

This is the effect of antifeminist trolls and others like them on people who have, until a point, remained naive about just how wretched and antisocial most patriarchal systems are.