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In reply to the discussion: those crazy feminists stuck in the 1960's who think sexism is still a major deal [View all]redqueen
(115,103 posts)28. I'm to the point where I just dismiss complaints of a so-called 'war'.
Call it whatever you like, but ignoring these issues is the opposite of helping. (Goes for classism, racism, etc. - but far fewer complain about discussions involving inequalities of class or race).
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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
well you specified second wave feminism and that really is the major bone of contention
La Lioness Priyanka
Jan 2014
#6
Well, it's difficult to discuss it all when it's denied by so many that sexism even exists.
boston bean
Jan 2014
#7
"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
They indicate that women can, by acting and appearing as men wish them to, have the men they want.
riqster
Jan 2014
#90
"no matter how many bitter people come to DU burned by nasty ex-wives and girlfriend."
Spitfire of ATJ
Jan 2014
#44
also, a story about a racist lynching would not be met by 'white rights activists'
geek tragedy
Jan 2014
#33
Do you find it odd that those sexist ads are now used to market to women?
lumberjack_jeff
Jan 2014
#37
Mad Men did a storyline about this. I thought it was very well done ...
Tuesday Afternoon
Jan 2014
#46
oh dear, you need to study up on patriarchy a bit. it has little to do with fathers. Cute guess!
bettyellen
Jan 2014
#84
So cute of you to suggest to feminists that your pet issues are more significant, when you are
bettyellen
Jan 2014
#86
I know, I know, your concerns are sooooo much more important than anything discussed here. LOL.
bettyellen
Jan 2014
#88