Repression as a tool for equality

[lillilah]

My friends on Facebook would stand behind the idea that all Muslims should not suffer because of the actions of a small number of extremists. They would support people of color being treated as individuals, rather than just some giant stereotyped group. They believe in human rights. They support the idea that gender is complicated and not just male or female. However, at nearly the same time, more than one has come forward with the idea that disenfranchising men is a great idea, because women are clearly better. They are basing this on the idea that men do bad things. Indeed, some men do bad things. Some women also do bad things. That second part doesn't count, though. The whole group is guilty of the crimes of some members of that group, even though this isn't true for groups they like. Human rights are all fine and dandy, unless they would prefer to take those rights away. People who don't fit preconceived notions of gender are great, until the discussion of men vs. women comes up. Then, they don't seem to even get a spot in the discussion. I'm sure that I do things that are likewise illogical and biased, although I try very hard not to. I just feel so sad seeing people justify discrimination based on what kind of genitals you have. Having a penis doesn't make you a better person, nor does it make you a worse person. It doesn't make you smarter or less smart. It doesn't make you better at governing or less good at governing. I'm so tired of seeing repression of one group or another being touted as a way of solving a problem.

Edit: Oh. After thinking more, I realize that this is probably more mourning on Facebook. It is incredibly difficult for me to understand this behavior, so I mistake lashing out for making an actual suggestion. I still don't approve of bashing men any more than I approve of bashing Muslims. However, I realize that the intention may have been going in a different direction than I thought.