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History of Feminism
In reply to the discussion: Radical Feminism is Dead — Right…. [View all]ZombieHorde
(29,047 posts)6. I took a class on the rhetoric and history of Second Wave Feminism,
and our professor told us that infighting in any oppressed group is extremely common. The article we read about it suggested that the frustration which comes from oppression promotes an aggressive atmosphere.
What are your thoughts on that explanation?
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"Death of Feminism Are Greatly Exaggerated". interesting. i hadnt been paying attention. nt
seabeyond
Feb 2013
#15
i think our men fems have told us we are not suppose to like twisty. she said something somewhere
seabeyond
Feb 2013
#16
thank you for this information. i had no idea, but it is sounding even less like an issue
seabeyond
Feb 2013
#39
Y'know, Bonobo, more often than not I think you're an okay guy. Even when we disagree.
nomorenomore08
Dec 2013
#44
lol. and something that is not even relevant and made up. i am going back up to zombie and answer
seabeyond
Feb 2013
#24
Good point. Logic and reason are useless when honest discussion is not the goal. nt
redqueen
Feb 2013
#26