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Related: About this forumSaying feminism is unnecessary because you don't feel oppressed is like saying... (HOF THREAD)
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Saying feminism is unnecessary because you don't feel oppressed is like saying... (HOF THREAD) (Original Post)
redqueen
Aug 2014
OP
Sadly, some guys think women are unnecessary until they need another beer.
Spitfire of ATJ
Aug 2014
#7
BlueJazz
(25,348 posts)1. A person shouldn't have to fight for what is rightfully theirs.
ismnotwasm
(42,406 posts)2. Exactly so.
It's stupid and destructive
DinahMoeHum
(22,384 posts)3. Like saying hospitals are unnecessary because you're not sick or injured.
TDale313
(7,820 posts)6. Or you are...
But just think it's normal to be in low grade pain that sometimes flares up to serious pain. But hey, doctors make things worse and always bum ya out with all the stuff you're doing wrong anyway. What ya don't know can't hurt ya, amirite?
abelenkpe
(9,933 posts)4. Who is saying feminism is unnecessary?
riqster
(13,986 posts)5. Kick and rec.
Spitfire of ATJ
(32,723 posts)7. Sadly, some guys think women are unnecessary until they need another beer.
TDale313
(7,820 posts)8. Yes, but it's "Women against Feminism"
That really makes me
(Google it- yes, it's apparently a thing)
Spitfire of ATJ
(32,723 posts)9. I know. The Phyllis Schlafly type....
The ERA was my first major campaign.
She pissed me off with her nonsense. She claimed if women got equal rights it would mean guys would be able to walk in on them in public bathrooms.
littlemissmartypants
(24,767 posts)10. Numb.
At some point we get numb.
Perfection paralysis.