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In reply to the discussion: The Myth of Male Power - Warren Farrell [View all]Sans__Culottes
(92 posts)ERA failed, perhaps in part because it was imperfect and did not serve to redress the disparities suffered by women effectively.
I supported the ERA in the 70s because it was the best we could hope for at that time; I didn't necessarily agree with every position included therein. The point you quote, for example, was insufficiently defined. It clearly was intended to mean that women could not be discriminated against but slippery patriarch-enablers could use it as a talking point to pretend otherwise. Much like 2A, it's written in such a vague way that sulkers can twist its intent to suit their selfish purposes. (Note my spurious comment as to why ERA failed; that is the sort of commentary provided by the intellectually dishonest poster. Such as you. In actuality it failed because of a prevailing medieval attitude of denial by misogynists.)
As to "And no, there are no misogynistic practices in education." I have to state up front that I'm amazed. That is the same type of spurious, cynical argument recited by White Supremacists to crab about Affirmative Action. Do you support that anti-progressive premise, also?
Historically, there have been huge inequities perpetrated against women in education. If any of your Girls list points are accurate (and I'd need to see documentary support for this list; some of the points seem to be very subjective) it's because women are provided access that was earlier denied them. Your list only provides proof that the system is working better now.
"It is my belief that education is filled with misandristic practices, and the trends and outcomes support my view." I believe that is your belief, but you've fallaciously interpreted your list to support a cherished POV. In actuality, it merely supports the fact that inequality IS now being addressed to some extent.
Your comment about PMs is insultingly condescending.
First, my post in this subthread was directed to the Lizard. He apparently can't come up with any rational answers and has refused to respond. It isn't inappropriate to readdress him in order to prompt a reply.
2nd, I've responded fully and civilly to your posts, so I am properly participating in board discussion.
3rd, you didn't address my questions to the Lizardman, nor in your 2nd post did you address my specific queries regarding your 1st post to me. It isn't inappropriate to nudge you back on topic.
At this point I feel that you're redirecting my open and public discussion with another poster. I don't care to have my primary post derailed, so unless you have something that actually supports his statement that he was blocked from a scholarship (rather than merely failing to qualify) I'll bid you "Good day".
I really don't care to discuss your reactionary gender-bias. Since you haven't addressed any of my concerns, it's clear your mind is completely closed to debate and you merely want a platform.