Struggling with Hearing Negative Generalizations about Men (Looking for Insights or Suggestions)
I work in a female dominated field and am finishing up school in an environment that is also mostly women. Over the years, both online and in person, I’ve noticed what feels like an increase in negative generalizations about men as a whole, and honestly it has started to make me feel pretty sad and uncomfortable.
I completely understand that negative experiences, trauma, or mistreatment can shape how people feel and talk about the opposite sex, and I don’t want to dismiss those experiences at all. I’ve just found it difficult hearing conversations where men are broadly described as useless, dense, unwanted, or hated, especially when those statements are applied to men as a whole.
I try not to take these things personally and I usually just give people space, especially when it seems like they’re going through something difficult. At the same time, as someone who genuinely tries to treat others with kindness and respect, hearing those kinds of comments repeatedly still hurts.
I guess I’m mostly trying to understand these perspectives better and learn how to approach situations like this in a healthier and more understanding way. I’d genuinely appreciate hearing thoughtful perspectives or advice from others.
In any case, I truly appreciate your time and wish you nothing but happiness and warm memories in your future.