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History of Feminism

eridani

(51,907 posts) Sun Jul 8, 2012, 05:21 AM Jul 2012

Rebecca West classic quote

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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Rebecca West classic quote (Original Post) eridani Jul 2012 OP

She speaks the truth on that one... hlthe2b Jul 2012 #1

people call me a feminist whenever I express sentiments that differentiate me from a doormat. seabeyond Jul 2012 #2

hlthe2b

(102,290 posts)

1. She speaks the truth on that one...

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Sun Jul 8, 2012, 08:34 AM

Jul 2012

seabeyond

(110,159 posts)

2. people call me a feminist whenever I express sentiments that differentiate me from a doormat.

Reply to eridani (Original post)

Mon Jul 9, 2012, 10:59 AM

Jul 2012

so true. thanks. i bookmarked that site.

this is what we have all found out, and i think learned recently. i truly did not grasp, the mere fact of speaking out about an issue was such a huge deal for some. and the animosity toward those that speak out. the acceptance of the ridicule and shaming and misrepresenting to vilify a woman that speaks out.

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