I agree gender ideology is the same old sexist wine in new "progressive" bottles. But how to stimulate more thought on this is a tough one. Asking questions can be good -- "How does one tell the difference between internalized misogyny and homophobia and gender identity?" I also think expressing our own doubts can be beneficial if the pe…
I agree gender ideology is the same old sexist wine in new "progressive" bottles. But how to stimulate more thought on this is a tough one. Asking questions can be good -- "How does one tell the difference between internalized misogyny and homophobia and gender identity?" I also think expressing our own doubts can be beneficial if the people we're speaking with respect our opinions. I know Eliza's written a lot about doubt and I think it can be a powerful thing. Perhaps we don't focus so much on convincing people of the 'right' answer but creating an environment where it's safe to doubt and question.
This is an excellent insight. I have found, with those who will engage, raising questions and making room for thinking works much, much better than simply laying out the facts. I am, though, more than a little tired of the failure of so many to bother to educate themselves. There is by now, lots of good information available, starting with, eg Time to Think. But, onward we go, mustering what patience and fortitude we have, to try and get people to open their eyes.
That's understandable. I think a lot of what we're seeing with the blind acceptance of gender ideology IS due to the willingness of so many adults to opt out of critical thought. That's why I like questions because they invite people to engage whereas opinions and facts are easily dismissed. It's important to be discerning with how we spend our energy and time, but if you have the patience and the fortitude, ask questions.
I agree gender ideology is the same old sexist wine in new "progressive" bottles. But how to stimulate more thought on this is a tough one. Asking questions can be good -- "How does one tell the difference between internalized misogyny and homophobia and gender identity?" I also think expressing our own doubts can be beneficial if the people we're speaking with respect our opinions. I know Eliza's written a lot about doubt and I think it can be a powerful thing. Perhaps we don't focus so much on convincing people of the 'right' answer but creating an environment where it's safe to doubt and question.
This is an excellent insight. I have found, with those who will engage, raising questions and making room for thinking works much, much better than simply laying out the facts. I am, though, more than a little tired of the failure of so many to bother to educate themselves. There is by now, lots of good information available, starting with, eg Time to Think. But, onward we go, mustering what patience and fortitude we have, to try and get people to open their eyes.
That's understandable. I think a lot of what we're seeing with the blind acceptance of gender ideology IS due to the willingness of so many adults to opt out of critical thought. That's why I like questions because they invite people to engage whereas opinions and facts are easily dismissed. It's important to be discerning with how we spend our energy and time, but if you have the patience and the fortitude, ask questions.