A man in my class was discussing the need for the labor women do and have done in U.S. history, especially due to the fact that it was not considered “work,” being domestic labor. He then looked to all the men in the class and said, “this is why you need a woman in your house, men. Get yourself a woman.” I was not smiling (for obvious reasons) and just looking ahead, so he put his hand on my arm and said, “You’re important.” I responded, “cool.” He laughed heartily and said, “Cool!"
After telling a man who was in the class about this. He was laughing and was genuinely surprised about this. He then told me what I should have done about this, which he said I should have asked him “what am I important for?” Like I don’t know my place here and the value this man sees in me as an entity to men, not an individual.
After telling a man who was in the class about this. He was laughing and was genuinely surprised about this. He then told me what I should have done about this, which he said I should have asked him “what am I important for?” Like I don’t know my place here and the value this man sees in me as an entity to men, not an individual.
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