In Conclusion.... (LOL sorry... X'D)

[excused_early]

Yes, I'm going to make a final post regarding the sexism issue because there are some things I'd like to clarify and I don't want people paraphrasing me incorrectly.
So, please do skip it again if you're totally sick of it or if you're over it and just want to move on! :3

First, let me say how very grateful I am to all the people who commented

Comments

[mjspice]

[excused_early]

*curtsies* :D

[saurgristiel]

Thank you for both your posts explaining things ^_^.

I think a lot of people equate sexism with misogyny, which while misogyny is sexist, sexism is not misogyny. And I think that might be what sets a lot of people off. He may be a bit miffed at women, but he doesn't hate them. (And that's all I'm saying on that).

<3

[excused_early]

Yeah, I think that's really it, too. =/
Thanks, dear! :D

[nikkieruby]

Thank you so much for this. I was looking for something like this, where someone would put his comments in the context of the Japanese mindset, and the current social changes in Japan. I have read quite a few articles about those herbivorous men and I guess what Gaku-chan is doing is what anyone does in the face of change : resist and try and go back to the way things were. Maybe we should give him a few years to reflect on that? His words/attitude might change. (wishful thinking??)
Also, if he doesn't have a lot of experience with real relationships with women, how could he be "mature" and "knowledgeable" about it? When I listen to his music, I hear a lot of love and respect for women. I can't help but love him, with everything that he is and has to offer.
Should fans tell him to change? Well, wouldn't that be condescending?? Like you so nicely say, it's not a matter of being wrong or right, but of different opinions. Let's let him have his.