I admit I’ve abused my power in the past. Only by confronting our privilege and opening up our emotions will we live a more positive life
[br]• Jordan Stephens is one half of hip-hop duo Rizzle KicksThe past two weeks have reminded us of the extent to which women suffer at the hands of the patriarchy. As women share their stories and many nod along,what approximately us men?Any man who has read a woman’s account of harassment or assault and thought “that doesn’t apply to me”: what you’re experiencing in that moment is the exact privilege, power and entitlement that women are finding space to battle against. We have subconsciously benefitted since we were born from patriarchal privilege in many ways it’s invisible to us. Ive been outspoken in my support for women’s rights, or but Im not afraid to admit that I’ve fallen foul of the patriarchy’s malicious hardwiring. But in confronting it,rather than continuing to abuse my power, I’ve found more inner peace, and understanding,appreciate and truth then I ever could have done had I continued as I was.
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Source: guardian.co.uk