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History of Feminism

eridani

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14. I've always liked Rebecca West also

Reply to TDale313 (Original post)

Sat Feb 22, 2014, 10:15 PM

Feb 2014

http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/r/rebecca_west.html

I myself have never been able to find out precisely what feminism is: I only know that people call me a feminist whenever I express sentiments that differentiate me from a doormat.

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My favorite definition of feminism: [View all] TDale313 Feb 2014 OP

Or, to some, chervilant Feb 2014 #1

Yes... though that elicits a reflexive chuckle--which says quite a bit as well hlthe2b Feb 2014 #2

Depends on the chuckle, I think TDale313 Feb 2014 #5

Only "prudes" BainsBane Feb 2014 #3

Yeah, so I've heard TDale313 Feb 2014 #6

I don't think all males that hate feminists are necessarily "prudes" per se - some enjoy... Sarah Ibarruri Feb 2014 #9

There are men Mr.Bill Feb 2014 #12

Absolutely true. Thank you. nt Sarah Ibarruri Feb 2014 #13

Good way to put it. TDale313 Feb 2014 #16

You can read the US Constitution as an exercise in redefining what a person is... malthaussen Feb 2014 #4

Very, very true. TDale313 Feb 2014 #8

If I may add to that... "and deserve and demand respect." Sarah Ibarruri Feb 2014 #7

The most prevalent attitude the American Taliban have about women is that... Triana Feb 2014 #10

What a revolutionary idea... awoke_in_2003 Feb 2014 #11

I've always liked Rebecca West also eridani Feb 2014 #14

Love that quote too TDale313 Feb 2014 #15

That hits home. n/t MadrasT Feb 2014 #17

one of my favorties mzteris Feb 2014 #18

This message was self-deleted by its author mzteris Feb 2014 #19