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In reply to the discussion: Look, Kitten, I Am Too A Feminist! Fauxminism and Men [View all]justiceischeap
(14,040 posts)4. Admins, maybe? nt
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Women are not the only ones who need to make room for other people's issues. EVERYONE needs to.
Zalatix
Feb 2012
#20
Feminism is about equality for women, and feminists believe in equality for everyone.
boston bean
Feb 2012
#33
Again, feminism is about equality for women. Feminists believe in equality for everyone. nt
boston bean
Feb 2012
#35
I think "mansplains" is a broad-brushed, gender-based slur and has no place on DU. nt
Warren DeMontague
Feb 2012
#17
My *opinion* is that it's a broad-brush, gender based slur, which should have no place on DU.
Warren DeMontague
Feb 2012
#27
Is there anything odd about not considering myself a feminist in the slightest?
jsmirman
Feb 2012
#18
I am a little uncomfortable with the biological specificity in her writing.
RadiationTherapy
Feb 2012
#32
Yes, "masculinity" is an acculturated trait that has no concrete definition and can be changed.
RadiationTherapy
Feb 2012
#56
Maybe it's time for some "mansplaining" to the guys who think that being a feminist is ingratiating.
lumberjack_jeff
Feb 2012
#44