step up

[threeplusfire]

Some of you will say you know this. But this goes further than just knowing. it's not just about saying "Oh, I know this!". It's about DOING. It's about lifestyle. It's about every day words and actions. It's about changing the world we live in, one word at a time, one action at a time. Over and over and over again, until it sticks.

http://meallanmouse.livejournal.com/1043361.html

Yes. For heaven's sake, live what you talk.

Comments

[lizkayl.livejournal.com]

The main generalization is unfortunate and paints all with a bad light. I don't like it any more than you do, but I understand why some people do it.

So often, the men who don't step up, who let harassment and assault or worse happen, or worse, are the perpetrators- they're the men they love- family or friends- they were the ones they trusted.

Telling them not to paint you with that light can sound to them like they should be able to tell who would behave like that. When you say, "not all men are like that", they hear- "You should have known better. You should have been able to tell and protected yourself better."

It's not fair and the generalizations are harsh.