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Feminism - where are the threads?

Pickman's I really don't understand what you are trying to debate and discuss? Oppression of women by men based on their reproductive capacity is real. Inequality between the sexes is real. Yes women would like there to be less inequality. There is nothing new in anything I have stated. None of these statements can be new to you. So what are we meant to be discussing?
I've been very patient with you, you've made your answer to my question very clear - for which I thank you - and there's no need for any further discussion.
 
Pickman's I really don't understand what you are trying to debate and discuss? Oppression of women by men based on their reproductive capacity is real. Inequality between the sexes is real. Yes women would like there to be less inequality. There is nothing new in anything I have stated. None of these statements can be new to you. So what are we meant to be discussing?

You said that feminism has nothing to do with men unless they are the perpetrators of violence.

He said Really? What about inequality in the workplace and in the home? Surely feminism and men have something to do with that? Inequality is a relationship between men and women.

You said, I don't understand the question.
 
This is an utterly captious and trivial dispute.

Really? Whether feminism or women's liberation is a separate political movement or one that includes men is totally relevant. And pointing out that inequality is a relationship may well be an obvious point but if we act as though we're dealing with things rather than relations then that also gets in the way.
 
You said that feminism has nothing to do with men unless they are the perpetrators of violence.

He said Really? What about inequality in the workplace and in the home? Surely feminism and men have something to do with that? Inequality is a relationship between men and women.

You said, I don't understand the question.
I think enough of the other threads show that I believe there is inequality in the work place and home. It was my understanding that he was taking particular interest in why feminism (mine?!) appears to have focussed on violence against women.

It is the oppression of women because of their reproductive capacity that underpins the patriarchal structure that allows men to be ruled by men but rule all women. If they'd stop raping us and then NAMALT'ing us we might be able to move on. But it has to be brought back to this point so it has to be argued again and again and again
 
Really? Whether feminism or women's liberation is a separate political movement or one that includes men is totally relevant. And pointing out that inequality is a relationship may well be an obvious point but if we act as though we're dealing with things rather than relations then that also gets in the way.
What are the practical consequences of this question?
 
I think we might be being asked to solve the problems of the patriarchal power structure in easy to do steps :rolleyes:
 
I think we might be being asked to solve the problems of the patriarchal power structure in easy to do steps :rolleyes:

No, I don't think it's that. I don't doubt there's an understanding of the complexity of the situation and potential responses to it.

I should think it's a quite specific question to do with a perceived failure of rigorous joining the dots thinking on my part.
 
No, I don't think it's that. I don't doubt there's an understanding of the complexity of the situation and potential responses to it.

I should think it's a quite specific question to do with a perceived failure of rigorous joining the dots thinking on my part.
I thought I'd pop back to see if Santino had come back to you
 
'Freddy Krueger in the room': women confront Harvey Weinstein at New York event

This is depressing. Harvey Weinstein turns up at a stand up comedy thing in NYC. Two of the comics make comments and are booed, one is called a cunt by his entourage and thrown out by security.

Bad enough that he feels able to show his face at this kind of event, but that the two challenging him are treated so badly suggests his rehabilitation has already begun :rolleyes:

Edit - this one too, the absolute state of Silas https://www.buzzfeednews.com/articl...weinstein-heckled-comedian-event-women-actors
 
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'Freddy Krueger in the room': women confront Harvey Weinstein at New York event

This is depressing. Harvey Weinstein turns up at a stand up comedy thing in NYC. Two of the comics make comments and are booed, one is called a cunt by his entourage and thrown out by security.

Bad enough that he feels able to show his face at this kind of event, but that the two challenging him are treated so badly suggests his rehabilitation has already begun :rolleyes:
Why the fuck is he not in jail?

Rhetorical question obviously.
 
And he's at an event for "emerging talent" sitting at a table with several young women. He's not even trying to hide that he's a predator.

He's never really had to, I guess. Despicable cunt. The sheer lack of support these two comics had from the audience and club show how he's got away with it.
 
Possibly a dumbass musing - was reading a review of a new album by a gifted new musican and realised I've never heard the term 'sultry' used in reference to a man, despite its meaning with reference to music being allegedly ungendered (according to some sources).
 
People have a love for money that is despicable.

Yeah. Toxic combo of this culture of treating women like shit, and no one calling it out because they're too busy kissing rapist boot for the sake of their careers.

Like that fucking coward Silas in the buzzfeed piece - not knowing which way to jump so he doesn't back the comics taking Weinstein down but is at the same time desperate to make sure the feminists think he's a nice guy :rolleyes:
 
Possibly a dumbass musing - was reading a review of a new album by a gifted new musican and realised I've never heard the term 'sultry' used in reference to a man, despite its meaning with reference to music being allegedly ungendered (according to some sources).
I'm pretty sure I've seen it used for men in the music press - but not since the 80s. Sting is an example of a bloke I've seen described as sultry. I'm going to start using more for blokes I think.
 
Why the fuck is he not in jail?

Rhetorical question obviously.
I was listening to a podcast about this. Apparently he is on an a licence- and wears an ankle monitor bracelet- and isn’t allowed to leave Manhattan. Apparently one of his key legal advisors is Gloria Allred- aka famous ‘feminist’ lawyer. Yuk

edited to correct lawyer
 
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I was listening to a podcast about this. Apparently he is on an a licence- and wears an ankle monitor bracelet- and isn’t allowed to leave Manhattan. Apparently one of his key legal advisors is Gloria Steinem- aka famous ‘feminist’ lawyer. Yuk

The licence should really include "don't go to places full of young people trying to start their careers in entertainment when that's who you've been accused of abusing."
 
I was listening to a podcast about this. Apparently he is on an a licence- and wears an ankle monitor bracelet- and isn’t allowed to leave Manhattan. Apparently one of his key legal advisors is Gloria Steinem- aka famous ‘feminist’ lawyer. Yuk

You sure about Steinem?
 
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