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In reply to the discussion: What Drives Most Prostitution is Men. [View all]chervilant
(8,267 posts)I've said this once before today, but it bears repeating:
I've noted many DUers are opposed to the objectification of women. Many of us abhor sex-trafficking, rape porn, and any other "sex" trade that commodifies women and children, rendering them vulnerable to kidnapping, rape, disease and death. Most of us seek to change the patriarchy that perpetuates rigid and unrealistic gender expectations, including the "men are naturally in charge, and women need to suck it up and shut up!" attitude common among conservatives.
Not a single one of this group of DUers should be accused of opposing "consensual sex" for advocating for the rights of women and children. Not a single one.
BTW, I've had FBs multiple times in my life, arrangements that I (and my consensual partners) found mutually pleasurable. Sex between consenting adults is a wondrous thing. I would never seek to curtail that, just as I will never stop advocating for women's rights.
Please try to separate consensual sex from the myriad ways our patriarchy subjugates women and children--AND men. And stop crying "you oppose consensual sex!" whenever feminists address the ways prostitution and pornography degrade and endanger.