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History of Feminism

In reply to the discussion: Men get it [View all]

BainsBane

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22. Watch this
Wed Feb 19, 2014, 12:43 AM
Feb 2014

It is mistaken to assume how women dress justifies objectification. Yes, some women do participate in the objectification of other women and even self objectification, but to identify that as the problem is mistaken. If you take a shower, shave, and put on a clean shirt, would that justify treating you as less than human? I think not.

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Men get it [View all] BainsBane Feb 2014 OP
A lot absolutely do. TDale313 Feb 2014 #1
That is a great thread and yeah,I absolutely believe sufrommich Feb 2014 #2
I'm hoping this thread you link is sending a major message--to admins as well. hlthe2b Feb 2014 #3
This message was self-deleted by its author A-Schwarzenegger Feb 2014 #6
I also PMed him shortly before he locked it BainsBane Feb 2014 #7
I wonder if skinner is aware that even though DURHAM D Feb 2014 #11
It is a great thread gollygee Feb 2014 #4
agreed. nt BainsBane Feb 2014 #5
Bonobos make me objectify women... awoke_in_2003 Feb 2014 #8
How is your boss holding up? Squinch Feb 2014 #10
... awoke_in_2003 Feb 2014 #13
That's where the hope and the love is ismnotwasm Feb 2014 #9
I saw a lot of names of people who seldom get involved in these Squinch Feb 2014 #12
yes, really. BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #18
I know, that makes me so mad, too. kcr Feb 2014 #28
I agree. BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #30
good, maybe people are tired of the pro libertarian bs JI7 Feb 2014 #14
They are creative BainsBane Feb 2014 #15
they went there? BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #31
Just posted in that thread. UtahLib Feb 2014 #16
I'd like to think that most of us chromosome-challenged types do. riqster Feb 2014 #17
Probably our Patriarchal society to blame. ErikJ Feb 2014 #19
Yes, but society is comprised of individuals BainsBane Feb 2014 #20
The problem is the women objectify themselves also ErikJ Feb 2014 #21
Watch this BainsBane Feb 2014 #22
You cant deny this is a very Patriarchal society. Women will ErikJ Feb 2014 #23
The question is what are YOU going to do? BainsBane Feb 2014 #25
So who do you want us to focus on? KitSileya Feb 2014 #27
You can't objectify yourself when society objectifies you before you even know what's going on. redqueen Feb 2014 #24
wow. powerful statement by John Berger. Thanks for posting that. Tuesday Afternoon Feb 2014 #36
maybe they are doing it for their girlfriend, why do guys assume it's all for some guy ? JI7 Feb 2014 #26
Yes Warren does 'get it' JustAnotherGen Feb 2014 #29
This board almost is a support group to some people. JoeyT Feb 2014 #32
And this is why JustAnotherGen Feb 2014 #33
I think it's about reclaiming power BainsBane Feb 2014 #34
This - yes yes yes! JustAnotherGen Feb 2014 #35
this Tuesday Afternoon Feb 2014 #37
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