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In reply to the discussion: Yes, I am a Feminist. Deal. With. It. [View all]Raine1967
(11,589 posts)I wrote something very similar to this before a forum we once had was shut down. I do not regret saying my words, and I totally support yours.
I too am puzzled and disturbed by the gender ways hewer on DU myself. It's actually why I don't feel comfortable posting in pretty much ALL of them. I shy away not for disagreeing with some people but rather because my words were often twisted, with responses that started with things like "so you
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Rape culture and male privilege is something that is very real. It should be something we could talk about, but I am not sure it is possible here on DU.
You are not naive, sister.