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In reply to the discussion: Comedy is a feminist issue [View all]procon
(15,805 posts)34. The constant parental harangue of "act like a lady" was ubiquitous back in the day.
It was stifling, belittling and humiliating to be forced into meek, submissive obscurity by a puritanical, patriarchal society. I saw myself in Michelle Wolf's effectively brazen comedy. She said the things I still struggle to say -- want to say! -- and it's taken me 70+ years to overcome that restrictive "act like a lady" censure just get to that point.
Young, outspoken women activists of today are empowered and inspired by comedians like Wolf to speak out, to stand up and shout truth to power. Give me more!
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Well said. I loved it. And frankly, she was kind to the liars and molesters, etc.
Squinch
Apr 2018
#4
The constant parental harangue of "act like a lady" was ubiquitous back in the day.
procon
Apr 2018
#34
Being an asshole when people don't have the ability to respond isn't exactly feminism
mythology
Apr 2018
#42