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In reply to the discussion: OK, time to post again the 14 defining characteristics of fascism. [View all]nadinbrzezinski
(154,021 posts)a figment of our collective imagination? I know, I know, all these laws passed in the states to roll back 50 years of reproductive rights are just our collective nervousness, and states that have seen the rise of a fascist state never, ever, saw sexism.
Moreover, he is NOT the first one to speak of this... in any way, shape or form.
I remember this in my Graduate level classes, oh back in the 1980s, when studying the Nazi regime, as well as Italy's regime, as well as the poli sci comparative government class.
I guess those people with actual PhDs were also dreaming...
If you want to fix on credentials fine. Go read a few history and poli sci journals. This comes up regularly.
Of course it also comes under the rubric of totalitarianism, but that is another story.
Phew, it is good to know that we all have imagined this.
Thanks, what a relief.
I now know all this is a figment of our collective imagination.
Free clue, serving in the armed forces IS NOT the only indicator of female equality, but I am positive you knew this,