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The speaker suggests that dividing men into specific groups, especially around contentious issues like gender roles, has been a strategic way to weaken their collective strength. This division is exemplified in the context of the men's rights movement, which the speaker describes as a secular movement that confronts societal expectations of gender roles.
Men’s Perspectives on Gender and Society
A notable observation from conversations with men is that many prefer traditional notions of gender roles rather than a society that emphasizes equality in an abstract sense. The speaker notes that there is a significant portion of men who desire women to be women and men to be men, implying a preference for defined and traditional gender identities over a more fluid or egalitarian approach.