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In reply to the discussion: Why Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned is sexist [View all]sabrina 1
(62,325 posts)of change and all the history of women's treatment and the ongoing inequalities. I am simply not upset by literary quotes and believe I have a right to that sentiment as a fairly intelligent human being.
It is insulting, although you may not have intended it that way, to tell me I am unaware that I am somehow being abused. You see it your way, I see it mine, but I would not presume to tell you that you simply don't know yourself. I assume you do, as do I. I give you that much respect, I'm sorry you couldn't do the same for me.
If I were or even thought I was being abused by anyone, no one would be screaming louder. Speaking for myself only, words can only hurt ME if I allow them to. I have a habit of not allowing words to do anything other than inform me about those using them. That is useful information, but I will never give anyone that kind of power over me.
I have not insulted those who disagree with me, I assume they honestly believe they are being insulted and are entitled to feel that way.
What they are not entitled to is to insult and attack those who do not agree with them. Nor are they entitled to be the arbiters of what all women should think. That IS bullying and it is reprehensible imo.
I know who I am and am not particularly concerned about people's opinion of me unless they are people I know and respect.
I'm sure we will agree again on other issues, we simply do not agree on this, it's no big deal. Take care :hugs: