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History of Feminism

geckosfeet

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3. Whether they are fine or dandy with it or not, that is the reality.

Reply to boston bean (Reply #2)

Thu Apr 19, 2012, 07:50 AM

Apr 2012

And there are people who will work for less money than women. Not meant as an insult.

There is economic pressure to make a living and bring in a paycheck, even if it means taking less than what you think you should be paid.

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Tear it apart- please [View all] boston bean Apr 2012 OP

Of course vozems will be hired over zems. They appear willing to work for less money. geckosfeet Apr 2012 #1

Yeah, right. Women are just fine and dandy with working for less money. boston bean Apr 2012 #2

Whether they are fine or dandy with it or not, that is the reality. geckosfeet Apr 2012 #3

The fact is men still make more. Even with everything you just said, they still make more. boston bean Apr 2012 #4

Women do not accept less. They are essentially given a take it or leave it proposition. geckosfeet Apr 2012 #5

That discounts the true reason for the disparity boston bean Apr 2012 #6

Goodness. You are missing my point entirely. geckosfeet Apr 2012 #8

Hostility and anger? boston bean Apr 2012 #9

Just a vibe. Apologies if I offended. geckosfeet Apr 2012 #10

i saw this in a jon stewart video two nights ago seabeyond Apr 2012 #11

Not offended, but you had the wrong vibes. boston bean Apr 2012 #12

Not arguing that the discrimination is there. And blatant. geckosfeet Apr 2012 #23

Exactly right. That's how it is over here as well... Violet_Crumble Apr 2012 #7

you two really got off on the wrong feet! iverglas Apr 2012 #13

I thought we were having a conversation. Gecko thought I was angry and hostile. I don't think he boston bean Apr 2012 #14

I'd give my take on what's actually going on... laconicsax Apr 2012 #15

Well, I would have like to read it. boston bean Apr 2012 #16

I can give an incomplete summary that should be fine. laconicsax Apr 2012 #20

a link to the Southern Poverty Law Center (edited) iverglas Apr 2012 #21

I've had an OP rattling around in my head for a little while. laconicsax Apr 2012 #22

I'm interested in your POV as well... hlthe2b Apr 2012 #17

BB, there is so much in this article. i have tried finding mra perspective seabeyond Apr 2012 #18

in a nutshell: iverglas Apr 2012 #19