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In reply to the discussion: Should men be leaders in the feminist movement? [View all]boston bean
(36,206 posts)26. No, it means we have differing views. Thanks for calling me militant.
In my circle of feminism, we don't attack women in that way.
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i really appreciate your post. balanced and though out without having to defend.
seabeyond
Jan 2013
#25
The bechdel requires two women to speak to one another about something other than a male.
boston bean
Jan 2013
#31
My POV? Anyone who thinks that a person's ability to contribute to society's progress should be
MADem
Jan 2013
#19
It is mostly men who lead large corporations. They must be the only effective leaders out there..
boston bean
Jan 2013
#30
So white people should excuse themselves from opinions on Black rights ?? THAT IS PURE IGNORANCE !!!
Unrepentant Fenian
Jan 2013
#36
he is a member of the black community fighting for their rights? wow, how to reach deep
seabeyond
Jan 2013
#130
No. You don't get it. It's not that we should excuse ourselves from opinions or even offering
smirkymonkey
Jan 2013
#131
Thanks! To be honest, I was a little offended at first, but I got it eventually.
smirkymonkey
Jan 2013
#38
that is the bottom line. why men are offended i really do not get. it is obvious to me.
seabeyond
Jan 2013
#44
I am an advocate for the disabled. As a neurotypical person, I have relative privilege.
lumberjack_jeff
Jan 2013
#33
Congrats, you have found an example where people with their faculties and physical health
boston bean
Jan 2013
#37
You agree they should not be leaders. I'm assuming for some far out reason, that has no
boston bean
Jan 2013
#52
The board of directors to whom I report is made up partly of people with developmental disabilities.
lumberjack_jeff
Jan 2013
#90
If I'm carrying the flag, I try do be damn sure that I'm marching in the direction people want me to
lumberjack_jeff
Jan 2013
#125
By preference - i'm not sure i understand - are you arguing that men should
el_bryanto
Jan 2013
#105
I was going to post a link to a PAC to encourage Sec. Clinton to run for President ... but...
Unrepentant Fenian
Jan 2013
#43
so, if you, a man, do not get your way, you throw a hissy and women under the bus. and you want
seabeyond
Jan 2013
#46
oh, like you were not throwing out that old bone. geeesh, and now, what? no? whatevah. nt
seabeyond
Jan 2013
#51
I'm sorry I had trouble understanding what you were trying to say, would you please re-phrase it ?
Unrepentant Fenian
Jan 2013
#70
As a gay man, I would be disgusted with the gay rights movement if it banned hetrosexual leaders.
Kurska
Jan 2013
#58
A civil rights movement should never tell someone they can't do something because of who they are.
Kurska
Jan 2013
#66
Kind of defeats the purpose. The whole purpose of feminism is making women at LEAST
MotherPetrie
Jan 2013
#63
Well, there is always that little hump to get over, but many seem to be able
boston bean
Jan 2013
#74
If the goal is equality then yes, or are some people more equal in certain cases?
The Straight Story
Jan 2013
#65
I think this depends on how we define "leader" for the purpose of this poll.
ZombieHorde
Jan 2013
#77
crazyjoe. women cannot think rationally and make logical decisions and you trust us with BABIES
seabeyond
Jan 2013
#83
How about could instead of should? As a dad to 2 young girls, I feel very vested in women's rights.
Throd
Jan 2013
#98
"understanding of the reasons why feminism is even still necessary after well over a century of
redqueen
Jan 2013
#117
wow. really? your mom said and did that? shameful. i will say, having two older brothers
seabeyond
Jan 2013
#104
truly amazing to me and i know even today it is very much out there, but, i did not grow up
seabeyond
Jan 2013
#111
No. But they are needed, wanted and appreciated as allies in our struggle. The fact remains..
Little Star
Jan 2013
#103
Most men who claim to be feminists are really performing 21st century chivalry.
lumberjack_jeff
Jan 2013
#122
your stance is... the womans movement should NOT be about women. black movement NOT
seabeyond
Jan 2013
#145