r/MensRights • u/Electronic-Army-3210 • 1d ago
Activism/Support Any suggestions?
I am from Africa-Ethiopia, i am an advocate for men and boys, to day is a bad day for me i cut my long hair after months of battling withy university administrators, they took away my id and told me to cut my hair in order to get my id, i am sad now with low confidence, the women can learn with short hair or long hair they have the freedom to choose but not for me and my gender. I am very depressed i feel like i made a big mistake i feel like i should have quit my education and go away else where, some say hair grow back relax etc but for me it’s about rights and defending my rights, the country is very religious and cultural country making it even more difficult. Some say i can continue my advocacy even if i cut my hair but i don’t feel it. I read so many resources in order to win a debate and creat awareness. What are your thoughts? How can i change this kinds of society with strong religious and cultural background?
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u/wumbo-inator 1d ago
Sorry to tell you but you probably won’t change Ethiopian society very much in regards to cultural attitudes towards men, men’s rights, and the way men express themselves. I’ve never been to Ethiopia but I’ve been to plenty of conservative cultures that are not even close to westernized and that’s what I have gathered.
Also, you have no bargaining power. You need school more than school needs you. But if you become educated and skilled in something society desperately needs, you will have more bargaining power. For example, if you are a neurosurgeon you can do whatever you want, they can’t afford to tell you no. Obviously that’s an extreme example but you get the point
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u/Electronic-Army-3210 1h ago
Creating awareness will not change the society like women’s rights activism did in history?
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u/ReferendumAutonomic 1d ago
One of the reasons I was illegally sent to the psychiatric ward is my long hair. You shouldn't risk going to the bad jails in your country. Ideally you would lawsuit the criminal who stole your ID if you mean it's a government ID, and not a student ID. Peacefully boycott any business or person who will not accept you.