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BlueIris

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3. I hate the "not all men are like that" response.

Reply to redqueen (Original post)

Wed Jan 4, 2012, 10:30 PM

Jan 2012

How does that excuse the ones who are? And wouldn't the time of the MRAs who spew that nonsense be better spent eradicating misogyny among both men and women? Why attack those of us pointing out the reality of misogyny in society, unless it's to try to deny and minimize that reality?

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Why “Yes, But” Is the Wrong Response to Misogyny [View all] redqueen Jan 2012 OP

I am going to post a paragraph that I feel offers practicle advice to those with the urge... ZombieHorde Jan 2012 #1

This message was self-deleted by its author femrap Jan 2012 #2

Indeed. Bigots of all stripes profess not to hate redqueen Jan 2012 #6

I hate the "not all men are like that" response. BlueIris Jan 2012 #3

It's an attempt to deny and minimize. laconicsax Jan 2012 #4

It is, at its root, about privilege. Power. redqueen Jan 2012 #5