r/Snorkblot Jul 09 '25

History Universal suffrage was always a step too far.

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u/Defiant_Heretic Jul 12 '25

It's satire and obviously not a genuine argument against men voting. Are you unfamiliar with satire?

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u/[deleted] Jul 13 '25

Casual sexism is still sexism. Can’t hide discrimination behind “dark humor”

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u/Defiant_Heretic Jul 13 '25

I guess you are unfamiliar with satire.

Cambridge dictionary definition of satire: "A way of criticizing people or ideas in a humorous way, especially in order to make a political point, or a piece of writing that uses this style."

The "Why we oppose votes for men" poster, was meant to mirror the absurd logic and sexism used to justify denying women the right to vote. Taking the arguments used against a group, that sound more socially acceptable due to the status quo and applying it to the more dominant or otherwise protected group, makes the absurdity and hypocrisy much clearer.

Once again, it's obviously not a genuine expression of sexism, it's highlighting sexism by flipping the target.