Breaking News: Not All Dead White Men isn’t just about dead white men. (An Analysis)
Breaking News: Not All Dead White Men isn’t just about dead white men. (An Analysis) By Steph *Spoiler Free! “Not all men”. I’m sure most of you have all heard a version of this term used to excuse sexist, misogynistic actions. But Steph, you might say, why would saying this phrase be so harmful? Isn’t it just trying to state not every single man is at fault for a horrible deed? And you’re right. At face value, this statement isn’t inherently toxic. However, it has grown to become a catchphrase for men who think it’s better to shift the blame of an accusation instead of facing it head on. It now is often used to silence women by invalidating and downplaying their claims. Using the phrase “not all men” generalizes and ignores harmful behavior. Donna Zuckerberg pulls you into her invigorating take on misogyny and the classics right from the very title— Not All Dead White Men. U