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History of Feminism

redqueen

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5. Thanks.

Reply to ismnotwasm (Reply #4)

Tue Nov 27, 2012, 12:40 PM

Nov 2012

I think it is important to stop pretending that certain words don't have power, especially considering the epidemic of violence against women and girls.

"Violence against women and girls is the most pervasive human rights violation. Up to seven in ten women experience violence in their lifetime. Governments have promised to end this pandemic. UN Women is calling on them to fulfill this promise and make new commitments to end violence against women and girls."
http://saynotoviolence.org/16days2012

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Shakesville: On "Bitch" and other Misogynist Language [View all] ismnotwasm Nov 2012 OP

This should be posted in GD redqueen Nov 2012 #1

If no one else wants to put this in GD, I will. redqueen Nov 2012 #2

I like Shakesville and have it on my favorites list.... Little Star Nov 2012 #3

Did it ismnotwasm Nov 2012 #4

Thanks. redqueen Nov 2012 #5

I don't understand that particular blinder people wear ismnotwasm Nov 2012 #6

wow redqueen Nov 2012 #7

It is so sadly ironic that the dismissals and excuses she lists redqueen Nov 2012 #8

As you pointed out ismnotwasm Nov 2012 #9

Yep. Defending misogynist slurs is very important, apparently. redqueen Nov 2012 #10

Well, The GD thread just gave me my first ever hidden post. KitSileya Nov 2012 #11

I had one here ismnotwasm Nov 2012 #12

The pic wasn't attributed well. KitSileya Nov 2012 #14

lol. you should have heard the consternation with that hide. seabeyond Nov 2012 #13

Isn't it typical, tho? KitSileya Nov 2012 #15

Your comments re: the bizarre ideas about discussions of offensive words reminded me of this: redqueen Nov 2012 #17

It is interesting what will get hid and what won't gollygee Nov 2012 #16