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In reply to the discussion: Do women have agency in sustaining 'benevolent sexism' if they are accepting and appreciative [View all]NaturalHigh
(12,778 posts)11. Or just slam it.
Last edited Sat Mar 16, 2013, 03:31 PM - Edit history (1)
Someone in another thread suggested that. I'm seriously considering it. Then I would only be called an asshole instead of a sexist or a benevolent sexist or something.
Edited to add:
Really - I don't slam doors in anyone's face. I promise.
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Do women have agency in sustaining 'benevolent sexism' if they are accepting and appreciative [View all]
whatchamacallit
Mar 2013
OP
Huh? Niceties and manners have nothing to do with equal pay, respect for another's
Honeycombe8
Mar 2013
#4
Dainty flower, maybe, but more like incapable and delegated to the role of childbearer
Iris
Mar 2013
#130
But shouldn't a young, strong athletic woman help a small elderly or weak or disabled man?
MillennialDem
Mar 2013
#43
I caught it. I was going to suggest maybe handing out a questionnaire instead
Honeycombe8
Mar 2013
#49
Do you actually refuse to listen to the issue or are you just being obtuse?
MattBaggins
Mar 2013
#25
OK - you got me. I don't take this whole door opening = sexist thing seriously.
NaturalHigh
Mar 2013
#31
Do you acknowledge that the issue of Benevolent Sexism is not about opening doors
MattBaggins
Mar 2013
#33
If you slammed it, that is a personal affront and shows your anger toward women.
Honeycombe8
Mar 2013
#40
How about you don't attribute every chauvinistic post you've read today to me
whatchamacallit
Mar 2013
#72
Well, when a man opens a door for me with that "here ya go little lady" smile, I
Zorra
Mar 2013
#102