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ariadne0614

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11. I was in search of a "safe space" after reading a long thread about the Cuomo kerfuffle,

Wed Mar 3, 2021, 09:44 AM

Mar 2021

. . .and landed here. The video of two little girls internalizing a message that reads against the Master Narrative was particularly poignant. We live in a world that reinforces patriarchal, sexist, misogynist conditioning. The General Discussion on DU regarding Cuomo was depressing and annoying, but I didn't want to get sucked into a frustrating debate over investigations, or whether some women lie, or whether or not he should resign. Anyway, thanks for posting the video. I feel better now, and I'm glad I discovered this group.

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Don't be polite to men who creep you out. [View all] demmiblue Nov 2020 OP

Excellent! niyad Nov 2020 #1

The Gift of Fear should be required reading for all women nt XanaDUer2 Nov 2020 #2

Yes. I read that too late. applegrove Nov 2020 #3

I think many of us are too polite to the sexists here on DU.. whathehell Jan 2021 #4

Agreed. efhmc Jan 2021 #5

I have a question.. whathehell Jan 2021 #6

Call them out without resorting to name calling. efhmc Jan 2021 #7

I'm sorry, I'm not sure what you mean whathehell Jan 2021 #8

One of the remarks i like to use is, "Is that a comment, remark, etc you would efhmc Jan 2021 #9

Thanks..You make good points. n/t whathehell Jan 2021 #10

I was in search of a "safe space" after reading a long thread about the Cuomo kerfuffle, ariadne0614 Mar 2021 #11