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History of Feminism

ismnotwasm

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4. Yes

Reply to Tuesday Afternoon (Reply #3)

Sat Jan 10, 2015, 01:46 PM

Jan 2015

I was talking to a Muslim friend, and he says the same thing. He also thinks immigrating (he's an immigrant) means becoming part of the culture you've chosen-- not giving up your religion of course, but becoming a part of the people-- a citizen. He says that's very challenging to do in a culture of hate.

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Why I am not Charlie [View all] ismnotwasm Jan 2015 OP

Thank you for posting this. Puts into words what has been circling in my mind these past days = Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2015 #1

Yeah I really like this post ismnotwasm Jan 2015 #2

#Notinmyname Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2015 #3

Yes ismnotwasm Jan 2015 #4

assimilation, yes. with an equal exchange of ideals, mores and cultures. NOT appropriation. Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2015 #5

+1000 ismnotwasm Jan 2015 #6

The entire thread including op needs a kick/rec JustAnotherGen Jan 2015 #7

... ismnotwasm Jan 2015 #8

I an with gen... The whole thread is excellent and agree. Do not tell me I have to believe the seabeyond Jan 2015 #9

Excellent post. brer cat Jan 2015 #10

And that what makes the situation even more horrible ismnotwasm Jan 2015 #11

wow. love that. thanks for posting it. Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2015 #13

K & R and thank you for this post mountain grammy Jan 2015 #12

wow shaayecanaan Jan 2015 #14

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