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In reply to the discussion: Rush Limbaugh Isn’t the Only Media Misogynist [View all]loyalsister
(13,390 posts)15. Truth
I think that many people are oblivious to the stereotypes referenced in some of the remarks.
For example, women have always been called "crazy" more often than men. It goes back to the stereotypical arguments against women having the right to vote because during that "that time of the month" women become irrational.
Thanks for posting. We need to be vigilant wherever sexism regardless of who it comes from and even when it is unintentional.
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we recently had an argument on du that we own these words, so they are no longer offensive
seabeyond
Mar 2012
#5
I'll have to agree with this. I think we found out during the last Presidential election
Arkansas Granny
Mar 2012
#6
We also have a right to vote Republican, join the Tea Party and even the KKK.
2ndAmForComputers
Mar 2012
#32