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Fri Apr-23-10 07:13 PM
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| 14. Women are and always have been treated poorly by the medical establishment |
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The sexism is hardly subtle.
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| -Is there sexism in America's medical system? |
RandySF |
Apr-23-10 06:08 PM |
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is the Pope Catholic? Does a bear... nt |
LaydeeBug |
Apr-23-10 06:12 PM |
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Generally, men are more reluctant to go see a doctor. Therefore, when |
cutlassmama |
Apr-23-10 06:13 PM |
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There's sexism in every American system. |
BlooInBloo |
Apr-23-10 06:14 PM |
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Including Marriage. |
RC |
Apr-23-10 06:17 PM |
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There is blatant sexism all through the system, at every single level |
Warpy |
Apr-23-10 06:16 PM |
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CORRECT |
Skittles |
Apr-23-10 06:22 PM |
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My two experiences and I am male. |
county worker |
Apr-23-10 06:20 PM |
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Bwah ha ha ha OMG YES freaking YES rop |
LiberalLoner |
Apr-23-10 06:21 PM |
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There is sexism everywhere. Even unintentional sexism. |
Shell Beau |
Apr-23-10 06:32 PM |
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I was told I was "depressed"-2 yr later,I'm having brain surgery |
w8liftinglady |
Apr-23-10 06:57 PM |
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In a word...YES. |
BrklynLiberal |
Apr-23-10 07:01 PM |
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It isn't just sexism. It's racism, heterosexism, etc. |
SocialistLez |
Apr-23-10 07:01 PM |
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Of course there is BUT it could also be luck with a decent doctor. BOth happen. |
uppityperson |
Apr-23-10 07:08 PM |
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Amen. |
tavalon |
Apr-23-10 07:15 PM |
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Women are and always have been treated poorly by the medical establishment |
tavalon |
Apr-23-10 07:13 PM |
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Perhaps, but it's nothing for them to worry their pretty little heads over n/t |
DefenseLawyer |
Apr-23-10 07:17 PM |
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my mother had abdominal pain... |
HipChick |
Apr-23-10 07:21 PM |
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Sounds familiar |
spinbaby |
Apr-23-10 07:41 PM |
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Absolutely! nt |
laughingliberal |
Apr-23-10 07:22 PM |
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This is going to sound like a joke.... |
Jeff In Milwaukee |
Apr-23-10 07:23 PM |
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Yep. Women with problems are often dismissed as "hysterical", according to my mom. |
Odin2005 |
Apr-23-10 09:26 PM |
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Breast cancert drugs are not usually tested on women |
AwakeAtLast |
Apr-23-10 10:50 PM |
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Oh my god, you have no idea. |
LeftyMom |
Apr-23-10 11:00 PM |
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Absolutely. |
Kitty Herder |
Apr-23-10 11:27 PM |
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Yes, esp. with undertreated and untreated disorders common to women. |
Manifestor_of_Light |
Apr-24-10 04:10 AM |
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I got a four count horror story for you. |
Manifestor_of_Light |
Apr-24-10 04:18 AM |
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