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History of Feminism

chervilant

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3. Men are shaped by patriarchal precepts, as much as are women.

Reply to nichomachus (Reply #2)

Tue Mar 3, 2015, 02:24 PM

Mar 2015

Devolving this discussion into "all men are horrible creatures" is a red herring, and a rather stale one.

Might you try to understand what the artist intends to convey? That might serve you better than reacting defensively.

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