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In reply to the discussion: Is it true? "How Pinterest Is Killing Feminism" [View all]Taverner
(55,476 posts)74. How is it different than any other BB?
And why does everyone's page have stock photos?
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Indeed. I am partial to crocheting and baking. AND I am a fire-breathing feminist.
kestrel91316
Dec 2012
#102
We're still in the throes of a long national discussion on what it means to be a woman
XemaSab
Dec 2012
#3
There's also the extent to which DIY is an antidote to extreme consumerism and waste...
antigone382
Dec 2012
#105
Feministe, Rage Against The Manchine and I Blame The Patriarchy, amongst others
FrodosPet
Dec 2012
#100
My mom does an after school "Wings" classes... Knitting class is one of her most
glowing
Dec 2012
#10
I don't have a daughter, so I didn't include that genera in the wishing for a more
glowing
Dec 2012
#104
You seem all ready to be outraged so I'll try not to burst your bubble terribly...
Lightbulb_on
Dec 2012
#109
Surely a woman can be a feminist and also enjoy baking, knitting and decorating?
Nye Bevan
Dec 2012
#13
Ridiculous...is anyone going to argue that Anna Wintour isn't the epitome of feminism?
dkf
Dec 2012
#16
This is good: "Being able to create beautiful things is a source of power, not weakness."
Zorra
Dec 2012
#27
Isn't suggesting that traditionally "feminine" interests are inherently bad kind of misogynistic
smokey nj
Dec 2012
#20
My question was written in reference to the OP's friend feeling attacked because of her interests
smokey nj
Dec 2012
#41
Crap. Now I'm about to head over to BuzzFeed homepage and lose 3 hrs of my life.
JaneyVee
Dec 2012
#32
I work in marketing at a corporation, and one of the social media sites we use is pinterest.
Proles
Dec 2012
#39
You of course have objective and valid examples not needing any additional qualifiers, yes?
LanternWaste
Dec 2012
#84
I'm not exactly clear what you're trying to say, but to the other posters, yes I'm serious.
Proles
Dec 2012
#111
all the knitters I know are political too. the devaluation of design and crafts is because of
bettyellen
Dec 2012
#48
just like when they say women "gravitate towards low paying jobs" like teaching and never
bettyellen
Dec 2012
#63
Oh Jesus Christ... Do people actually sit around and try to twist things into controversy?
Comrade_McKenzie
Dec 2012
#50
stupid all around. why in the world would your smart friend think no knitting for feminist? nt
seabeyond
Dec 2012
#51
LOL, where is this "male dominated" site filled w/ "heavy heady stuff like economic and social
bettyellen
Dec 2012
#64
Being a feminist means recognising that cooking, etc. isn't a "feminine" interest.
wickerwoman
Dec 2012
#88
Well, shit, I just made a bow for the Christmas wreath on my front door...
WorseBeforeBetter
Dec 2012
#96
People should feel OK to follow their interests regardless of stereotypes.
Jackpine Radical
Dec 2012
#103
Newsflash, a lot of women geniunely LIKE cooking, fashion, home decor and fitness.
phleshdef
Dec 2012
#107
My girlfriend does that Pininterest thing, and it doesn't look much different to me than Facebook.
apocalypsehow
Dec 2012
#108
Does Field & Stream stereotype men and corner them into traditional, non-parenting type roles?
Honeycombe8
Dec 2012
#112
Ellen Degeneres likes fashion, home decor, does Cover Girl ads, and had cosmetic surgery.
Honeycombe8
Dec 2012
#114