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History of Feminism

Warpy

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1. I wonder if some of this is based on aboriginal cultures scattered over the planet

Reply to eridani (Original post)

Tue Mar 31, 2015, 03:08 AM

Mar 2015

where rape is practically unknown. These "primitive" people have to be doing something very right. At some point, every male is going to realize he's strong enough to overpower an unwilling woman when he's in the throes of horniness. Some cultures teach them how and why to put the brakes on. I honestly think this is something that has to be taught.

Saying "boys will be boys" ensures the sort of appalling rape statistics we have in the US.

Boys need to know that they are capable of exercising control. Girls have to know they have the basic human right to determine what happens to their own bodies. That's not being done nation wide, probably because god.

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Kenya's unique approach to rape prevention should have the rest of the world taking note [View all] eridani Mar 2015 OP

I wonder if some of this is based on aboriginal cultures scattered over the planet Warpy Mar 2015 #1

Because small communities cannot afford a rapist. DetlefK Mar 2015 #2