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History of Feminism

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1. One seldom hears the word associated with anything positive

Wed Oct 25, 2023, 11:19 AM

Oct 2023

Personally, I would use the term ‘mentor’ instead. In fact, I don’t hear it used in the ‘wise one’ context - ever. Must be an archaic usage.

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I'm damn proud to be a crone! [View all] redqueen Oct 2023 OP

One seldom hears the word associated with anything positive EYESORE 9001 Oct 2023 #1

I associated the word with the term 'battle axe' EYESORE 9001 Oct 2023 #3

Maiden, mother, crone redqueen Oct 2023 #5

I wasn't familiar with that progression of women's lives EYESORE 9001 Oct 2023 #6

me too. mopinko Oct 2023 #4

Been looking forward to crone status since my 20s redqueen Oct 2023 #7

Recommended reading: Collimator Oct 2023 #8

Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 2023 #9

It's not just men who devalue us Warpy Dec 2023 #10

It is the one of the last acceptable (silent) bigotries in society jfz9580m Feb 2024 #11

It's the one that every othe bigotry is founded on Warpy Feb 2024 #12

Well actually I would amend my earlier post jfz9580m Feb 2024 #13

Lol jfz9580m Feb 2024 #15