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Feminists

redqueen

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6. Indeed. Bigots of all stripes profess not to hate

Reply to femrap (Reply #2)

Thu Jan 5, 2012, 12:07 AM

Jan 2012

the groups they are bigoted against. Some do openly embrace and proudly proclaim their hatred, but many swear they're only seeing what to them are just basic differences. Some never open their eyes to the fact that they are being hateful.

I don't know of any other minorities who are so overwhelmingly invested in their own subjugation that they will protect and defend the bigots who mistreat them.

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Why “Yes, But” Is the Wrong Response to Misogyny [View all] redqueen Jan 2012 OP

I am going to post a paragraph that I feel offers practicle advice to those with the urge... ZombieHorde Jan 2012 #1

This message was self-deleted by its author femrap Jan 2012 #2

Indeed. Bigots of all stripes profess not to hate redqueen Jan 2012 #6

I hate the "not all men are like that" response. BlueIris Jan 2012 #3

It's an attempt to deny and minimize. laconicsax Jan 2012 #4

It is, at its root, about privilege. Power. redqueen Jan 2012 #5