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[–] [email protected] 26 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Staw man/Fantasy: Guy telling a random woman on the street, who happens to be married, “I wouldn’t even date you”. The strong and independent woman answers with sarcasm.

This is one of the most prominent parts of manosphere ideology, and they are not quiet about it or shy about sharing it. We used to call it "negging". This comic is pointing out the absurdity of toxic men thinking they are too good for most women.

Reality: The woman is a single mother with 10+ past partners who has failed to secure a good father for her child.

I have no idea what the reality is for this cartoonist, nor do I care, but you've managed to make three misogynistic value judgments in one short sentence, which is kind of impressive in a sad and pathetic way. First, there's nothing inherently wrong with being a single mother. Second, a woman's worth is not determined by the number of past partners she's had, a standard which is never applied to men. Third, securing a good father for her child is not the be-all-end-all goal of a single mother. Raising her child(ren) is. This can be done with or without a man involved.

This is not a defense of particular internet personalities, who may or may not deserve criticism on their own.

Maybe not, but it sure comes off as an endorsement of their values.

Rather, it’s to point out that these comics are stupid, and don’t address valid criticism that’s out there that need to be addressed properly.

So a comic strip didn't address sexism in the specific way that you approve of, and you think the proper response is to degrade the cartoonist as a whorish single mother who can't find a good man?

Dude. You are the guy in the comic.