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ProudToBeBlueInRhody

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11. I think a lot of that all sort of evens out, though....

Wed Sep 25, 2013, 04:18 PM

Sep 2013

There are still large segments of the white middle class suburban population that would never want their boys working as grease monkeys or scaling buildings to do iron work, even if they wanted to. And there are still large segments of the urban population that want their kids, of both genders, to get out and be the first to go to college.

And on the negative, there are plenty of families who feel a women's place is down on the farm, taking care of the kids. Just as I'm sure those same families often disdain college for young men because there's work to be done 'round these parts, so to speak.

College is just becoming such a money pit, I think it's a whole other discussion, although obviously I agree there are plenty of scholarships for girls just for being girls, more so than boys.

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Interesting article on benevolent sexism [View all] Major Nikon Sep 2013 OP

In my view, promoting femininity and feminine qualities, ie, nurturing, is the ultimate in feminism grahamhgreen Sep 2013 #1

The key word is "expecting" Major Nikon Sep 2013 #4

I disagree. Equality should mean something. lumberjack_jeff Sep 2013 #5

Equal, yes. But I don't think that women should be forced to act like men or dress like men or grahamhgreen Sep 2013 #10

A good female welder must dress similarly to a good male welder. lumberjack_jeff Sep 2013 #12

Similar.... grahamhgreen Sep 2013 #14

I've had sparks down the neck of my shirt. lumberjack_jeff Sep 2013 #15

You are clearly not getting pscot Sep 2013 #2

"Benevolent Sexism" is a made up phrase rrneck Sep 2013 #3

I think it's an observable phenomenon Major Nikon Sep 2013 #6

It's certainly observable. rrneck Sep 2013 #7

Another thought... rrneck Sep 2013 #9

I fully agree. lumberjack_jeff Sep 2013 #8

I think a lot of that all sort of evens out, though.... ProudToBeBlueInRhody Sep 2013 #11

Ironworkers make good money for exactly that reason. lumberjack_jeff Sep 2013 #13

I have a fundamental problem with most of these articles and discussions... TreasonousBastard Sep 2013 #16

Not biologically equal, but there's plenty that can be done otherwise Major Nikon Sep 2013 #18

That's my point... TreasonousBastard Sep 2013 #19

I don't see the problem with that arrangement if both parties agree Major Nikon Sep 2013 #20

Is mutual agreement necessary? lumberjack_jeff Sep 2013 #21

If either one decides unilaterally, there's likely to be conflict Major Nikon Sep 2013 #22

I have a fundamental problem with most of these articles and discussions... TreasonousBastard Sep 2013 #16