[throwaway5250]

> Why can't these men just learn to treat women like the humans they are?

This sort of willful misunderstanding of concerns feels like a subtle gaslighting campaign.

The vast majority of men being discussed here have zero problems in their treatment of women. They quite rationally have calculated that being around women at work is now a significant risk to them, with little or no upside in return, so they're bowing out.

You can preach all you like, but in my experience it's almost impossible to get people to act against their own self-interest, especially when the welfare of their loved ones is on the line.

Welcome to the new normal.