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History of Feminism

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4. I've been told a bunch of times on DU that something must have

Fri Feb 14, 2014, 06:02 PM

Feb 2014

happened to me because I have certain opinions. Strongly implying that I have been damaged in some way.

It's insulting.

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Can we stop referring to women as "damaged"? (HOF THREAD) [View all] redqueen Feb 2014 OP

It's such a messed up phrase cinnabonbon Feb 2014 #3

I've been told a bunch of times on DU that something must have boston bean Feb 2014 #4

We could ismnotwasm Feb 2014 #5

Not right, fucked up... those are awesome, yeah. redqueen Feb 2014 #7

With your consent and approval, I might use the word "injured"... Mister Ed Feb 2014 #8

When I found out my husband was cheating Control-Z Feb 2014 #6

It's fucking gaslighting bullshit. MadrasT Feb 2014 #9

Yes, that is exactly what it is. Control-Z Feb 2014 #10