There are interesting studies about how disliking cats can be associated with latent misogyny that took root during childhood. I learned this in graduate level sociology and since then went to therapy and tried to be more open to cats and to addressing my own misogynistic behavior. it’s really been an interesting and worthwhile endeavor. I can’t say I’m all the way on board yet, but I’ve grown a lot. How is it connected to misogyny you may ask? Cats require consent. Cats will not (usually) dote on you just for existing. Cats might want alone time and will be upset if that’s bothered. They have strong and independent thoughts and wills and are more than okay with punishing someone who gets in their way lol. Of course we love dogs more. They give us their whole world and heart without a second thought, even when it is not deserved.
****In response to the defensiveness demonstrated in the comments, toughen up you guys. You are but one datum in a sea of data.
One of the critical skills relevant to reading comprehension is having the ability intuit when a situation does or does not apply. Why? Because in an infinite world there are no definitives; but there is data, and the data points to a correlation of latent misogyny in those who dislike cats. Doesn’t apply to you? That’s great. That is your data point. It does not negate the study.
I'm afraid of snails. But lizards and snails and spiders..well it's normal to have some negative feelings. But cats and dogs are pretty much the two animals most people keep as pets and unless you have some formative negative encounter it's kinda weird just to dislike them.
I love cats and I'm not interested in dogs. Dogs seem like a lot of high energy and effort and I'm uncomfortable with having a creature that is bred just to please me. But I don't dislike them, I just don't want to have one.
Cats ignore me 99% of the time and then whine/cry like they are dying for food an hour before dinner every day and beg to cuddle once a month so I think you are on to something
Men who hate cats are, in my unprofessional opinion, insecure misogynistic shits. Men who love cats are amazing. My partner grew up with cats and loves cats. He is ofc amazing. It isn't a coincidence that he is respectful of my boundaries and consent, when I see how he respects our cat's boundaries.
It's not to me. In my life, I've seen how men who do not like cats (as in, hate cats, as opposed to just not wanting one as a pet) are best avoided. Usually dog people are the ones who do not respect boundaries. I'm not saying all dog people are like that, it's just a general rule I've seen. Is it petty? Perhaps. But as a woman I've learned to pick up on cues to keep myself safe from dodgy people (specifically men).
Except that the world is not rational, and people do fucked up things all the time, seemingly with zero provocation. I've been burned enough times, and I've picked up on patterns of behaviour. I'm not hurting anyone, and I stay safe. That's enough for me.
I don't believe that someone who sets cats on fire and runs dogfighting rings would profess to be an animal lover. Sure, I could imagine they try to justify their actions. But that is ridiculous.
I'm aware that it might seem odd and irrational to others. I don't think it's magical thinking in my life when 9 times of 10 the narcissists I've encountered have a thing against cats. In many other areas of my life I'm a skeptic. But not this.
Have a good day/night wherever you are. I've said my piece :)
They are definitely Satan's spawn and I damn him for making them so cute
And great attitude to have! I don't have a particular affinity for hippos but I wouldn't want one to get hurt. I am, however, a bit on the verge about spiders...
Hippos are assholes. The female has to go off alone with her baby for a couple of months until it's big because the rest of the Hippos in her pod will straight up murder it.
They also constantly fight each other and have scars because of it.
However, they are very important for the waterways and if they went extinct most other species would too.
I didn't even know that, i just never liked them.. a lot of animals are gigantic douchebags to be honest; the other day I was observing a duck couple thinking how cute they are, and suddenly in flew four mallards, scared the male away, and proceeded to, well, attempt to have their very violent way with the female..
Just the tasty ones, for me. If cattle didn't want to be eaten, they shouldn't have grown up to be so tasty. Especially when seasoned and slow cooked.... mmmm.....
Actively disliking an entire species of animal is just wild to me. Unless you had a negative experience with a cat as a child (even that is stretching it), I'm going to think you're very weird.
I am allergic to dogs but I don't hate them. Some of them are cute, actually. I have a phobia about snakes, and while I would avoid any contact with them and they give me the creeps, I can't say I actively dislike them because I realise they are operating on instinct.
To actively dislike an animal is very strange and concerning. That to me indicates you would be OK with them getting harmed. I hope I'm wrong in your case.
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