What is 'misandry'?
Generally, "misandry" refers to the hatred and oppression of men on a genotypic basis.
However, dictionary definitions often fall short, so let's examine what these men have to say:
As sociologist Allan Johnson notes, "misandry" has no place in a male-identified, male-centered world. Moreover, Johnson states: “And it takes almost no criticism at all in order for men to feel "bashed," like it's "open season on men." In fact, just saying "male privilege" or "patriarchy" can start eyes rolling and evoke that exasperated sense of "Here we go again.” (Allan Johnson, “Privilege, power and difference,” p. 197)
"Accusations of male bashing and man hating work to discredit feminism because people often confuse men as individuals with men as a dominant and privileged category of people. Given the reality of women's oppression, male privilege, and some men's enforcement of both, it's hardly surprising that EVERY woman should have moments when she resents or even "hates" men.” (Allan Johnson, "The gender knot," p. 107)
“Both movements (white supremacists and male supremacists) attack women and people of color for playing the victim card because they see white men as the real victims. (Michael Kimmel, "Privilege: A reader," p. 325)
The slightest deviation from male and white centeredness is perceived as a profound loss of privilege. This is why with each tiny step that women and minorities take toward equality, the outcry of white and male supremacists about how "oppressed" white men are has been getting louder.
The conservative backlash is in overdrive to protect their illegitimate, unethical, hierarchal system of privilege. Many White heterosexual men feel "oppressed" and rave about the mythic "misandry."
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ROASTED!
But I meant the whole situation.
Some time away might be good for your perspective. I doubt it, but crazier things have happened.
Also can be construed as harassment. You probably should stop trying to contact posters in this thread privately. Nice job, though. You and a few others have perfectly demonstrated exactly what the OP is about 
Of privilege. I remember when Bill Cosby made his stupid remarks about (some) black people. Some people actually lectured ME about going to school and getting a job and stop blaming the white man, etc. 
it happened right here on DU. Alert, you say? HA! Didn't do much good. I got them to shut by posting my credentials: BA and MA, both from private colleges, and asking for their. CRICKETS!
What is-
Eating a Ghost Chili Pepper
It is a concept that should be understood by anyone who considers themselves to be progressive.
If you don't understand it, you should make an effort to change that.
People should understand that we are all part of a culture that favors men throughout our education and in the media. If you merely take what you learned/learn for granted, then you will not have a very comprehensive viewpoint of the world. (That can, of course, apply to women, as well).
For instance, the way (at least back in my youth) women were excluded from history, by and large - with a couple exceptions such as Florence Nightengale. I am still adding to my knowledge of amazing women and I feel like I was robbed of a reasonable vision of my gender.
Notice how the day that women received the right to vote is not celebrated, just the day that white men demanded that right.
Consider movies - so many with the token woman. Women as arm candy and rewards, not as people. I hardly watch mainstream movies anymore - fortunately, there are independent movies and foreign movies that have more of a clue about this. Then, of course there is the world of advertisements. 
And all of the patriarchal religions.
If you continue to be a clueless man, spend some time imagining you are a woman, perhaps try to write from the viewpoint of a woman. You will be a better person for it. Read Ms. mag online, and other resources that are from the point of view of feminist women.
You have a way with words, I must say. And I love your sigline too. 
Very convincing argument
<-- I can make smilies too!
The only part of your post that I had any issue with was this:
I guess my attempt to clarify that is somehow a big enough problem for you to get upset about.
I suspect that this will not go well; but, why is "no fault divorce" a matter of concern?
If she/he don't want you no more ... she/he don't want you no more.
Thank you for that. Helps put things in perspective.
I bristled at the URL for that site, but with so many feminists 'reclaiming' the word I figured he was throwing one of those at me.
Fuh king hell
Kudos - well stated with references. 
now on keyboard..
Tee hee!! My sides!!! Hurts to laugh so hard!!!
You just did this.
Treating people like individuals. It really is that simple.
Of course there are far too many male DV victims - and I am genuinely sorry about what happened to you 
- but blaming that on "feminism" (even implicitly) is so far beyond disingenuous it scarcely deserves a response.
as possible, or so I'd like to think. My occasional abrasiveness notwithstanding.
it would be for keeping the popcorn smiley.
I am truly outraged by even the mere suggestion! 
Somebody gets it.
Banning the rofl smiley is also a problem. It can get you a hide. I don't know why.
Have some of mine, it's better.(because i'm a woman j/k)
Over-inflated sense of self-importance...sense of supetiority...and a deep sense of inferiority. just my guesses
At the age of 58 I have run into real, honest to gawd misandry 2, maybe 3 times. In that same period I have known hundreds of feminists. That would include my own mother and three sisters, who were certainly not guilty of misandry.
My point is that misandry is real, and if you look hard enough for it you will certainly find it operating somewhere. It is not influential, and it does not represent the views or feelings of the vast majority of women who are active in the effort to secure women's rights. Nor do I think you are afflicted with that particular issue, as others in this thread have implied. I find that absurd, actually.
Accusing feminists of misandry is a familiar conservative canard. Pretending that white male privilege does not operate in our society is silly, but equally familiar. And while I am white, and I am male, and I certainly feel pressured, neither women nor people of color bear any responsibility for my difficulties. Nor are my difficulties made worse by their achievement of equality. The effort to make me feel otherwise about it is real, though, and essential to those who have an interest in taking my eyes off the real problems, and the set of people who are really causing them.
Trav
