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In reply to the discussion: So apparently we need to take classes on empathy now [View all]Major Nikon
(36,917 posts)16. This is classic sexism
Imagine if you suggested that women need education to control their hysteria. When you spin things like this around and realize it would be incredibly sexist to say it, then you realize it's kinda sad they need to be spun in the first place.
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rape is wrong and abortion should be the decision of the pregnant woman.
Warren DeMontague
Dec 2012
#13
We are all collectively guilty for not answering everything here in this forum. nt
Bonobo
Dec 2012
#23
I get that alot. Along with the "I'm putting the words I wish you would say, in your mouth" move.
Warren DeMontague
Dec 2012
#24
I'm convinced there are those on DU who will use whatever means at their disposal to crush dissent
Major Nikon
Dec 2012
#41
The problem with much of the "rape culture" rhetoric is because we are unequivocally against rape.
lumberjack_jeff
Dec 2012
#34
I still haven't seen a broad sociological 'rape culture' explanation that accounts for
Warren DeMontague
Dec 2012
#38
Although, no one on this planet would be harmed by trying to be more empathic tomorrow
Warren DeMontague
Dec 2012
#40