We often think that when a man insults another man by calling him a "girl,” the insult reflects a contempt for women. No. It reflects a contempt for any man who is unwilling to make himself strong enough to protect someone as precious as a woman. (Warren Farrell)

We often think that when a man insults another man by calling him a "girl,” the insult reflects a contempt for women. No. It reflects a contempt for any man who is unwilling to make himself strong enough to protect someone as precious as a woman.

Warren Farrell

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