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In_The_Wind

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8. That's the problem ... nothing is settled.

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those crazy feminists stuck in the 1960's who think sexism is still a major deal [View all] geek tragedy Jan 2014 OP

In coming. L0oniX Jan 2014 #1

lol Renew Deal Jan 2014 #3

lol stand from under loli phabay Jan 2014 #22

so far, no creeps have defended the modern ads, which is refreshing! nt geek tragedy Jan 2014 #34

Famously said Roy Rolling Jan 2014 #47

third and fourth wave feminists think sexism is a big deal too La Lioness Priyanka Jan 2014 #2

maybe a few dinosaurs think that ignoring racism/classisim/homophobia geek tragedy Jan 2014 #4

well you specified second wave feminism and that really is the major bone of contention La Lioness Priyanka Jan 2014 #6

that was the major bone of contention. geek tragedy Jan 2014 #21

Well, it's difficult to discuss it all when it's denied by so many that sexism even exists. boston bean Jan 2014 #7

i think it's hard to prevent infighting when one begins a thread La Lioness Priyanka Jan 2014 #9

a recent thread was dedicated to the idea that young women geek tragedy Jan 2014 #10

Sure but tkmorris Jan 2014 #14

It strikes a chord with me, mostly because on DU, redqueen Jan 2014 #16

and many here insist "I find it funny" should be the only litmus test….. bettyellen Jan 2014 #19

IKR Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2014 #36

'2nd wave' is used much as a term of disparagement geek tragedy Jan 2014 #18

Once again, + infinity. nt stevenleser Jan 2014 #27

There's confusion about second- and third-wave feminism. redqueen Jan 2014 #13

+ infinity. nt stevenleser Jan 2014 #26

That poll thread wasn't an invatation LOL snooper2 Jan 2014 #5

That's the problem ... nothing is settled. In_The_Wind Jan 2014 #8

Magazine ads is your barometer for women's rights? Pretzel_Warrior Jan 2014 #11

you don't think women who pursue careers and don't marry get judged? nt geek tragedy Jan 2014 #12

Far less than decades ago--even the 80's Pretzel_Warrior Jan 2014 #15

"proves our point"- what was the point? and who do you claim to be speaking for? bettyellen Jan 2014 #17

It's more than just the ads themselves. It's the societal values they reflect. redqueen Jan 2014 #20

+1000 JustAnotherGen Jan 2014 #56

Advertisements are intended to mirror and exploit current attitudes. riqster Jan 2014 #48

what do these indicate? woolldog Jan 2014 #89

They indicate that women can, by acting and appearing as men wish them to, have the men they want. riqster Jan 2014 #90

Portrayal in the media is always a barometer frazzled Jan 2014 #51

Miss Representation? redqueen Jan 2014 #58

Yes ... thanks for pointing out frazzled Jan 2014 #62

Yes. Excellent points. redqueen Jan 2014 #64

Yeah, swell. The "whites only" drinking fountains are gone too. hunter Jan 2014 #23

It seems we agree on all of this, so not geek tragedy Jan 2014 #24

I'm to the point where I just dismiss complaints of a so-called 'war'. redqueen Jan 2014 #28

I think there is an issue with how you titled your OP Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2014 #29

ya, point taken, changed nt geek tragedy Jan 2014 #30

waves ... ashore ... Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2014 #32

"no matter how many bitter people come to DU burned by nasty ex-wives and girlfriend." Spitfire of ATJ Jan 2014 #44

I'm trying to imagine how many "lols" and popcorn sufrommich Jan 2014 #25

when Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2014 #31

also, a story about a racist lynching would not be met by 'white rights activists' geek tragedy Jan 2014 #33

agreed. Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2014 #35

WHAT. THE ... redqueen Jan 2014 #39

it got 23 Recs last time I looked Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2014 #41

pm me too if you decide not to post the link here geek tragedy Jan 2014 #43

Could someone send me a link too? nt sufrommich Jan 2014 #79

Hey, could you PM me the link too? nt KitSileya Jan 2014 #53

sure, look for incoming. Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2014 #54

Popcorn comments are obnoxious treestar Jan 2014 #67

Do you find it odd that those sexist ads are now used to market to women? lumberjack_jeff Jan 2014 #37

disappointing but not odd geek tragedy Jan 2014 #40

This message was self-deleted by its author CountAllVotes Jan 2014 #38

one of those experiences we men not only have never had geek tragedy Jan 2014 #42

Mad Men did a storyline about this. I thought it was very well done ... Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2014 #46

I remember that. Sheldon Cooper Jan 2014 #52

Lee Garner Jr. was one of the most despicable sufrommich Jan 2014 #78

This message was self-deleted by its author CountAllVotes Jan 2014 #49

You shouldn't feel shame,it wasn't you who sufrommich Jan 2014 #81

Is it just me? Half-Century Man Jan 2014 #45

More about mind control JustAnotherGen Jan 2014 #57

I must have issues Half-Century Man Jan 2014 #59

Now THAT JustAnotherGen Jan 2014 #60

No, you just aren't socialized the same way. redqueen Jan 2014 #63

I get that. That's a great explanation. Kurovski Jan 2014 #69

Google Terry Richarson some time JustAnotherGen Jan 2014 #80

His stuff looks pretty plastic and shallow. . Even for fashion. Kurovski Jan 2014 #83

Wow... slor Jan 2014 #50

They say sex sells ryan_cats Jan 2014 #55

Check out her analysis of the euphemism 'sex sells'. redqueen Jan 2014 #61

Everyone is free at any moment to join the new focus on reforming religion, Kurovski Jan 2014 #65

atheists can be every bit as misogynistic as any other group nt geek tragedy Jan 2014 #66

Yep. e.g. Richard Dawkins, The Amazing Atheist, etc. redqueen Jan 2014 #71

It Still is ingrained in societies around the world. Kurovski Jan 2014 #72

religion doesn't create culture, it springs from it nt geek tragedy Jan 2014 #73

Not thousands of years later. Kurovski Jan 2014 #76

Patriarchy is the wellspring from which the misogyny in religion sprang. redqueen Jan 2014 #70

control of wealth is where the societal patriarchy springs from Kurovski Jan 2014 #74

'Patriarchy' is not synonymous with 'fathers'. redqueen Jan 2014 #75

oh dear, you need to study up on patriarchy a bit. it has little to do with fathers. Cute guess! bettyellen Jan 2014 #84

And you are absolutely adorable, my dear. Kurovski Jan 2014 #85

So cute of you to suggest to feminists that your pet issues are more significant, when you are bettyellen Jan 2014 #86

Tra la, how gay our time together has been! Kurovski Jan 2014 #87

I know, I know, your concerns are sooooo much more important than anything discussed here. LOL. bettyellen Jan 2014 #88

The feminists aren't the ones stuck in the 60s BainsBane Jan 2014 #68

The last one is Bella Borsodi, he once got into trouble for his shoe cutouts jakeXT Jan 2014 #77

Looks like a serial killer's fantasy. Kurovski Jan 2014 #82