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redqueen

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2. "The patriarchy" does not mean men. It is a power structure.

Reply to tech_smythe (Original post)

Thu Feb 16, 2012, 02:32 PM

Feb 2012

And yes, many women are invested in it, and they work to maintain it... by being insulting and dismissive toward men who are SAHD's, who don't act macho enough, etc.

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What is men's Liberation to you? [View all] tech_smythe Feb 2012 OP

It means that my sons can choose the life they wish. lumberjack_jeff Feb 2012 #1

"The patriarchy" does not mean men. It is a power structure. redqueen Feb 2012 #2

Wow, I didn't think ANY human being was sharp enough to see that. Zalatix Mar 2012 #3

excellent post, thank you ! nt steve2470 Mar 2012 #4

It means being free from the same sexist stereotypes that feminists rally against. Bonobo Mar 2012 #5

Post removed Post removed Mar 2012 #6

What in the name of hades are you on about? tech_smythe Mar 2012 #7

Being able to live your life without holding down some shitty job? bemildred Mar 2012 #8

Liberation... ElboRuum Mar 2012 #9

thank you webster but that wasn't the question... tech_smythe Mar 2012 #10

Perhaps those students should have their grades reexamined... ElboRuum Mar 2012 #13

Sure it means freedom. lumberjack_jeff Mar 2012 #11

Liberation... ElboRuum Mar 2012 #12

That's how I think about it too. ZenLefty Mar 2012 #14

Actually you'd get an A tech_smythe Mar 2012 #15

And you fail... again. ElboRuum Mar 2012 #16

what'd be the point? tech_smythe Mar 2012 #17

Please. ElboRuum Mar 2012 #18

Part of it means when you don't get responses like this to simple comments about sexist jokes: Zalatix Mar 2012 #19