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History of Feminism

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2. Not a specific quote, but a paraphrase of a common talking point

Sat Jun 13, 2015, 01:24 PM

Jun 2015

Sorry if I gave the impression otherwise.

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"Stop complaining, Western women - you could be living in Afghanistan or Saudi Arabia!" [View all] YoungDemCA Jun 2015 OP

I agree. SamKnause Jun 2015 #1

Not a specific quote, but a paraphrase of a common talking point YoungDemCA Jun 2015 #2

I have heard that phrase used many times. SamKnause Jun 2015 #4

Other people have it worse, therefore your complaints are invalid. eppur_se_muova Jun 2015 #3

I've had it happen to me here. JTFrog Jun 2015 #5

This has become a major peeve of mine online and in real life... Phentex Jun 2015 #11

It's a common square on the bingo card. Starry Messenger Jun 2015 #6

It smacks of... awoke_in_2003 Jun 2015 #7

It IS offensive. Period. Lilith Rising Jun 2015 #8

No, you are definitely not the only one etherealtruth Jun 2015 #10

Your not the only one.. AuntPatsy Jun 2015 #12

see also "first world problems" nt geek tragedy Jun 2015 #13

Annoying, a real conversation stopper. betsuni Jun 2015 #14

Thank YOU! smirkymonkey Jun 2015 #15

It is offensive gollygee Jun 2015 #18