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kpete

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Fri Feb 24, 2017, 10:42 AM Feb 2017

GAG ME: 'Women appreciate' billboard in North Carolina sparks protest

'Women appreciate' billboard in North Carolina sparks protest

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Molly Grace, a boutique owner in Winston-Salem, said she sees the sign as an attempt to silence women who want to be seen as equals to men.

"It's absolutely, absolutely insulting to single mothers, to women who have careers whether they are small careers or big careers," Grace said.

Grace is organizing a peaceful protest, through Facebook, slated for Sunday that will take place under the billboard.

“We are protesting patriarchy and sexism, and that this antiquated way of thinking about women exists at all," a post on the Facebook page reads. "We are protesting the implied demand that women be silent and appreciate, regardless of whatever circumstances, their role as non-providers.



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GAG ME: 'Women appreciate' billboard in North Carolina sparks protest (Original Post) kpete Feb 2017 OP
Real men support the women in their lives. KittyWampus Feb 2017 #1
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