What I've learned on DU [View all]

[BainsBane]

I've been a member on DU for a few months ago. I actually was a member in good standing many years ago but my membership lapsed and the site didn't recognize my old user name when I came back prior to this election. Anyway, back when Bush was President, I remember a good bit of discussion about "Man Coulter," which I as a lone voice objected to at the time. But that was pretty much the extent of the sexism I recall. Perhaps I have selective memory.

Since coming back in September, I've learned the following lessons here on DU:

Women are bitches.

Barack Obama is a sellout.

Bitches complain about being called bitches

Barack Obama is a genius.

Men are subject to continual and relentless sexism.

Bitches are responsible for the oppression that downtrodden, white men are forced to endure.

Not all men call us bitches: Some opt for "lady" or "cupcake."

Women who complain about sexism are unreasonable bitches who don't recognize the real oppression in society is against white men.

White male privilege is a lie invented by bitches to make men feel guilty.


So my question for those of you who have been here for a long time is whether you think that sexism has gotten worse. I don't recall such frequent use of misogynist language in the past.

Yes, my post displays a good dose of butt hurt, but I have grown weary of being called a bitch. I sometimes think they would prefer we not have the right to vote, let alone challenge them in a public discussion board. Yes. I exaggerate, but I can't help feeling wounded. I think I deserve to be challenged based on my ideas rather than insulted for being female.