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History of Feminism

Tuesday Afternoon

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4. I agree and understand.

Reply to redqueen (Reply #3)

Mon Aug 25, 2014, 09:27 AM

Aug 2014

What you are talking about is insidious, subtle, pervasive, bordering on "seduction" and the playing of mind games.

And shows just how ingrained into our consciousness is the Benevolent Patriarchal Society and how truly harmful it has been to us all.

We have a long way to go and still we have those who lag behind to the point that even this blatant display needs to be brought to the forefront.

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Know The Difference ... [View all] Tuesday Afternoon Aug 2014 OP

Well that should get the point across brer cat Aug 2014 #1

... lol ... Tuesday Afternoon Aug 2014 #2

How about someone insisting on buying you things, redqueen Aug 2014 #3

I agree and understand. Tuesday Afternoon Aug 2014 #4

If a compliment is freely offered, MadrasT Aug 2014 #5

I agree - transactional relationships suck. redqueen Aug 2014 #6

even sadder to me was the one that was willing to pay for a hug. Tuesday Afternoon Aug 2014 #7

Conditioning boys not to appear weak or vulnerable has a price. redqueen Aug 2014 #8

Stoicism (and I understand what you saying) crosses genders. Tuesday Afternoon Aug 2014 #9

Most men do not buy sex to get hugs. redqueen Aug 2014 #10

It is not a need, I agree with that and, using it to rationalize/justify their actions is Tuesday Afternoon Aug 2014 #11

Power and Control. littlemissmartypants Aug 2014 #12