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History of Feminism

redqueen

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30. Yes, sex positivity outside the context of feminism

Reply to MadrasT (Reply #28)

Tue Apr 3, 2012, 11:21 AM

Apr 2012

is a meaningful and valid idea. Sadly the term has been hijacked by certain feminists so yes, it has to be used with a disclaimer now by anyone who isn't arguing for the empowefullness of prostitution or what have you.

The person who wrote that piece for the New Left Project mentioned that serious feminists who sincerely believe that porn and prostitution can be feminist have stopped using the term due to the dishonest framing, so that's good.

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Are feminist generally "anti-sex"? [View all] Texasgal Apr 2012 OP

This message was self-deleted by its author Ian David Apr 2012 #1

how insulting... DURHAM D Apr 2012 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author Ian David Apr 2012 #6

Sarcasm? Texasgal Apr 2012 #5

If you don't like something disgusting... seattleblah Apr 2012 #2

Nice try, again MadrasT Apr 2012 #9

ya. what is this. seabeyond Apr 2012 #11

Also tried on another thread I started in PA group. MadrasT Apr 2012 #16

I'VE HAD IT WITH MEN Skittles Apr 2012 #3

*grins* MadrasT Apr 2012 #15

yes they can Skittles Apr 2012 #18

LOL! nt Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2012 #33

Not at all! Sex is the most thrilling, most quickly fulfilling, fabulous thing! Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2012 #7

I would think feminism is about freedom to make choices. RandySF Apr 2012 #8

a person has the right seabeyond Apr 2012 #13

I wonder if I was the only person redqueen Apr 2012 #27

Women Now Empowered By Everything A Woman Does seabeyond Apr 2012 #29

This is freaking *awesome*. MadrasT Apr 2012 #31

Unfortunately, staying at home cleaning and cooking was never a choice women had Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2012 #34

Your post puts me in mind of some of the women in the Women's Room wildflower Apr 2012 #35

No, I haven't. I should. nt Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2012 #36

the only way men seem to have to attack women is with their sexuality. seabeyond Apr 2012 #10

Slut/Prude - and the same woman can be accused of both at different times. CrispyQ Apr 2012 #37

No, that's just anti-feminist propaganda. redqueen Apr 2012 #12

As far as i am concerned MadrasT Apr 2012 #14

FeministS? Hmmmmm, let me think about that kestrel91316 Apr 2012 #17

I am pro respect Tumbulu Apr 2012 #19

I'm old school libodem Apr 2012 #20

No. Warren DeMontague Apr 2012 #21

Only pathetic woman-haters think that. BlueIris Apr 2012 #22

That's a very important point. redqueen Apr 2012 #23

I have to disagree. MadrasT Apr 2012 #25

It is the framing method that is a right wing tactic. redqueen Apr 2012 #26

OK i do inderstand your point MadrasT Apr 2012 #28

Yes, sex positivity outside the context of feminism redqueen Apr 2012 #30

no. some posters on DU are just stupid bigots. n/t Scout Apr 2012 #24

Feminists are NOT "generally anti-sex". PassingFair Apr 2012 #32

Antisexuality Agnija Jan 2014 #38

Hello Agnija. Methinks you and I have a difference of opinion on everything ... In_The_Wind Jan 2014 #39