Why We Need to Stop Using Phrases Like "Gender Wars"

It creates a false equivalency

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The phrase “gender wars,” is often used to silence Black women speaking about gender-based inequality. Indeed, many shy away from talking about women’s issues for fear of ostracizing men. However, this framing is misleading, as it presumes both groups exist on an equal playing field, that…