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felix_numinous

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1. Interesting

Reply to Neoma (Original post)

Fri May 4, 2012, 05:08 PM

May 2012

how effective the use of language is in changing the way people think about people. It seems the most subtle shifts in terms are the most powerful, since they slip by unnoticed. It is well worth it to be aware, because then we can make sure we reclaim the original concept.

Feminism is acknowledging women as sentient and equal humans. How the discourse changed over the years to distort this simple and basic term is an amazing feat of brainwashing and cultism. I sit in awe of it myself.

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'Post-Feminist': Why Ubiquitous Use of the Term Is an Insult to Feminism [View all] Neoma May 2012 OP

Interesting felix_numinous May 2012 #1

Sometimes I say a phrase and I have to look up where it originated. Neoma May 2012 #2

Absolutely-- felix_numinous May 2012 #3

My problem with the term has nothing to do with the third wave or other feminisms. Gormy Cuss May 2012 #4

me too. nt La Lioness Priyanka May 2012 #5