Confessions of a "Good Guy"
I always considered myself one of the good guys when it comes to women. I am a proud feminist that actively tries to grow in my feminism. Back in the day I was honest with women when I didn't want to get serious. I thought I was doing my part. Then I read this article about rape culture . It was basically a letter to men explaining how we subconsciously contribute to the fucked up situation that is rape culture. I took mental notes and vowed to do better. As I read through it I thought to myself that I was already doing some of the things the author suggested. I was still a good guy. I just needed to get better. It wasn't like I raped anyone. I'm sold on the fact that rape culture is real. I'm sure that we men all contribute to it in some way. But I had somehow excused myself from much of the responsibility. The real problem was the rapists out there. The predators were making it bad for all of us. They are sick people. Us good guys can do our part to s