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ariadne0614

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18. Yes, but. . .

Sat Apr 22, 2023, 06:58 AM

Apr 2023

Just yesterday, I was pondering the contrast between the generalized use/tolerance of racist vs. sexist slurs. Over time, racist ones have become unacceptable in civilized society (thank goodness), while sexism remains deeply imbedded, even on DU.

Normalized misogyny is still misogyny. The fact that we have all been relentlessly conditioned to accept gendered insults doesn’t soften the impact once awareness settles in. Call me “woke,” I suppose.

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Why I am so grateful for the DU [View all] SuperCoder Apr 2023 OP

So, your step mother is a dog? Lunabell Apr 2023 #1

Huh? BigmanPigman Apr 2023 #3

bitch Lunabell Apr 2023 #5

Rather than ignore this exchange, I have decided to say Croney Apr 2023 #17

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I call people bitch all the time on DU and in my life BigmanPigman Apr 2023 #11

It is. Lunabell Apr 2023 #12

Don't feel sad for me since I don't care BigmanPigman Apr 2023 #13

hmm, if she were black would you be ok with Lunabell Apr 2023 #14

sometime folks are just factual dembotoz Apr 2023 #21

Yes, but. . . ariadne0614 Apr 2023 #18

Let the love in! Frasier Balzov Apr 2023 #4

The DU is certainly a safe space SuperCoder Apr 2023 #6

You can vent without the misogyny. Lunabell Apr 2023 #7

It is not misogynistic SuperCoder Apr 2023 #8

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We're with you SC... can definitely relate. InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2023 #10

Thank you, InAbLuEsTaTe. :) SuperCoder Apr 2023 #15

I am so sorry, too - and I'm also glad that you found this safe space Rhiannon12866 Apr 2023 #16

Hey, the woman was endangering your dad's life--it's ok, glad you're here. Timeflyer Apr 2023 #19

As a medical provider, I have a deep loathing and contempt for all anti-vaxxers. Aristus Apr 2023 #20

After a review by forum hosts, locking........ Omaha Steve Apr 2023 #22