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lumberjack_jeff

(33,224 posts)
15. Engagement rings: symbol of the patriarchy.
Tue Dec 9, 2014, 12:39 AM
Dec 2014

If they think that's a good tactic to rekindle popular support for feminism... good luck with that.

Proposing marriage is now sexist [View all] Major Nikon Dec 2014 OP
I posted a poll sometime ago about... discntnt_irny_srcsm Dec 2014 #1
Tradition is a strong influence on most people Major Nikon Dec 2014 #3
The gov. getting out of the marriage-sanctifying biz was a proposal for compromise... Eleanors38 Oct 2015 #21
There's been a serious fight for a while now to redefine various terms... Veilex Dec 2014 #2
One doesn't even need to advocate for feminism, just gender parity Major Nikon Dec 2014 #4
Agreed! Veilex Dec 2014 #5
Message auto-removed Name removed Dec 2014 #18
I weighed in on that misplaced HoF, er, thing Doctor_J Dec 2014 #6
I'm not sure those who promote these ideas are doing their cause any good Major Nikon Dec 2014 #7
There was no choice in my recent marriage (I got married 11/17). Behind the Aegis Dec 2014 #8
Which begs the question Major Nikon Dec 2014 #9
Yes, it does make things more complicated. Behind the Aegis Dec 2014 #10
I think there's a clear diversity benefit that gay marriage offers Major Nikon Dec 2014 #11
Despite your underwhelming experience, I believe that many same sex engagements also involve Doctor_J Dec 2014 #12
Oh yeah, that's true, as well. Behind the Aegis Dec 2014 #13
Some look very hard to find oppression Major Nikon Dec 2014 #14
That's awesome. lumberjack_jeff Dec 2014 #16
btw, bta. which of you clubbed the other over the head and dragged the other Doctor_J Dec 2014 #17
We tied the knot last Friday. Adcul1 Jul 2015 #19
Best wishes on your new marriage Major Nikon Aug 2015 #20
Engagement rings: symbol of the patriarchy. lumberjack_jeff Dec 2014 #15
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