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In reply to the discussion: It is not about the swimsuit issue it is about basic respect for women [View all]BlancheSplanchnik
(20,219 posts)Identifying behaviors for what they are--nothing wrong with that.
And Skinner says "alert-stalking" doesnt exist? He's a smart guy, but he's not infallible. He doesn't have such an experience to personally identify with.
What I and others are saying is not the same as aiming explosive rage or contemptful jabs at any sexism discussion that is brought up for consideration .
Reacting so defensively to descriptions of how sexist behavior looks from my side of the street says more about you than it does about me.
Here's a window into what women face constantly. This isn't about you personally--see link below. Just like Black people describing life with racism aren't against you personally. It's cultural norms we're talking about. And I'm ok with using angry and frustrated language to describe those lashing out in blind rage against the mention of sexism.
If you're up to reading a very accurate post....
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=4560596