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History of Feminism

iverglas

(38,549 posts)

18. and now we're getting it

Reply to redqueen (Reply #6)

Fri May 11, 2012, 12:09 PM

May 2012

about hairy armpits.

Doesn't matter to them whether we shave our armpits, so where's the issue??

But hey, it's really just part of the present culture. My opinion and the fact that I have one is what matters, right?

Never about the real issue, of course.

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Just a funny thing... [View all] redqueen May 2012 OP

Oh and also, redqueen May 2012 #1

This cartoon says it all! Not often we hear the desired response, sigh. n/t Little Star May 2012 #5

Yes, the issue is not that it's wrong that we're objectified, redqueen May 2012 #6

I know, huh?... Little Star May 2012 #8

and now we're getting it iverglas May 2012 #18

I would love to blame Reagan for the It's all about ME ME MEEEEEEE! in our culture. redqueen May 2012 #19

Jerry Springer ;) iverglas May 2012 #20

you are so right on and we see it endlessly here. that is what is so funny about the android thread seabeyond May 2012 #2

here is one... boston bean May 2012 #3

wink... lol. nt seabeyond May 2012 #4

All that, plus it doesnt matter MadrasT May 2012 #7

"encompassing nature of P" What does this mean? Number23 May 2012 #9

Hope you bothered to read the SOP and member posting guidelines. BlueIris May 2012 #10

I think if you in particular promise to stay away from me, I'll probably do just fine here Number23 May 2012 #14

The P is just a quicker way of referring to the patriarchy... redqueen May 2012 #11

Gotcha. Thanks for the info. Number23 May 2012 #16

hey 23 seabeyond May 2012 #12

Thanks, seabeyond. Good to see you too Number23 May 2012 #15

Cecilia Payne, in case you were wondering. :) redqueen May 2012 #13

... redqueen May 2012 #17

Fuck the divisive framing of all mothering issues! redqueen May 2012 #21

:-) MadrasT May 2012 #22

Common Arguments against Feminism redqueen Jun 2012 #23