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Originally Posted by DaemonSeid
Wait wait waaaaait. Why do the men have to learn to shut up?
Hmmm...I agree and disagree with the statement.
I think there still has to be some accountability on both sides. I mean, again, men should not make those kinds of comments but at the same time, knowing what kind of atmosphere that she is entering, a men's locker room, what she wears may deter them or goad them on.
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When it comes to gender dynamics, males are the dominant majority. That means that their response can have a big impact on social interactions and there are instances when men need to shut up and act like they aren't moved by certain things. Or, notice it but quickly move on (since men aren't animals who can't control themselves). That is even moreso the case when we're talking about men with lots of (undeserved and overpaid) money.
The same goes for white people when talking about race, heterosexual people when talking about sexual orientation, and so on and so forth. There are times when the power majority needs to SHUT UP both literally and figuratively. It is important to note that there is a gender, race, and social class dynamic in these locker rooms that helps to fuel interactions in terms of privilege and overcompensating for a lack of privilege (i.e. Black males who suddenly get billy badass because they can throw a damn ball).
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Originally Posted by DaemonSeid
Now, I got a question, when can the playing field be evened and male reporters be allowed to interview, say...WNBA players in their locker rooms?
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When there is no gender or sexual orientation-based discomfort in the interactions and everyone has an understanding of what can and cannot occur in those interactions. If that happens today then it can begin today.