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History of Feminism

redqueen

(115,177 posts)

8. This is how the patriarchy is manifested and maintained.

Reply to ismnotwasm (Original post)

Wed Aug 13, 2014, 10:34 AM

Aug 2014

Any dude who dares to challenge it gets shut down. Unfortunately for this dude, the manly men used violence instead of the more common methods - attacking his sexuality / manhood / masculinity (cause what's worse than being likened to a female? amirite bro?)

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Man Violently Attacked for Standing Up for Women Being Catcalled [View all] ismnotwasm Aug 2014 OP

The utter cruelty and violence behind the sexist harassment of women is CTyankee Aug 2014 #1

Yep. Nothing to do with freedom of speech. brer cat Aug 2014 #2

But, but, but - I learned on DU that catcalling is harmless, and these guys mean no harm and they Squinch Aug 2014 #3

I hope to hell they manage to get that license plate number theHandpuppet Aug 2014 #4

"...these girls." chervilant Aug 2014 #5

I noticed that as well. Stonepounder Aug 2014 #6

I want to find a way to thank him. Any ideas? DesertDiamond Aug 2014 #7

NBC Philly should have his contact info IronLionZion Aug 2014 #11

This is how the patriarchy is manifested and maintained. redqueen Aug 2014 #8

We need to beef up the border with Delaware. fbc Aug 2014 #9

I hate these pumped-up assholes who rove in packs and pick on everyone they see, especially women. chrisa Aug 2014 #10

+1000 nomorenomore08 Aug 2014 #15

This is not the first time this has happened. Some men are *real* men or humans, if one prefers, and freshwest Aug 2014 #12

k and r for visibility niyad Aug 2014 #13

Misogynists are becoming more violent BainsBane Aug 2014 #14