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Feminists

stevenleser

(32,886 posts)

6. I enjoy the raised eyebrows when I self identify that way...

Reply to Gormy Cuss (Original post)

Thu Feb 14, 2013, 01:39 AM

Feb 2013

at least thats the first reaction. The second reaction is for many of the women and men who hear me say that to tell me how "bad" feminists are.

My response is similar to anti-union missives I hear. I simply go through a list of things women wouldnt have without feminism and things that feminists are fighting for now.

The word does need to be reclaimed, but I am not sure how.

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It’s time for women to take back the word “feminism” [View all] Gormy Cuss Feb 2013 OP

Neo-cons do a good job Isoldeblue Feb 2013 #1

I have what I think is a legitimate concern about what appears to be reactionary feminism ... patrice Feb 2013 #2

I get what you're saying, but disagreeing with some feminists isn't the same as demonizing feminism Gormy Cuss Feb 2013 #3

Good points. I will remember them in my conversations elsewhere. nt patrice Feb 2013 #4

Who are the "Serena Joys" of the right these days? Phyllis Schlafly comes to mind, but R. Daneel Olivaw Feb 2013 #5

I enjoy the raised eyebrows when I self identify that way... stevenleser Feb 2013 #6