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23-01-2014 02:01 PM |
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Originally Posted by troynuncdicit
(Post 6650892)
It's impossible for women to be sexist against men because that requires prejudice and power and women have never had power, and quite frankly will never have power over men. Liz and Luisa's comments may have been biased, but their feelings can never be institutionalized in a world where being a (white, straight) man means everything. When men cry reverse sexism it's really just men not getting the privileges they're used to getting tbqh.
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Sexism is prejudice, stereotyping, or discrimination on the basis of sex, so you are wrong.
Your post is a bit sexist, to be honest. Throughout history there have powerful women. Elizabeth 1 is upheld as one of the greatest monarchs in English history; Margaret Thatcher was one of the most influencial British politicians in my lifetime; women's voices are heard on TV, radio and in print. As mothers and wives, women have power: many dominate the home and help to mould their children into the people they will become; the nursing and teaching professions are dominated by women, which gives them the power over life and death, and the opportunity to shape the future by influencing/developing young minds. Some women use their positions as wives to enhance their husband's career, or gain a platform of their own, aka Hillary Clinton and Michelle Obama.
The idea that women have never had or will never have power over men is a fallacy which has at it's root the sexist notion that the most important strength is physical strength / status / wealth and that the roles which men traditionally play in society are the most important.
In most western countries, education and opportunities exists for both sexes, and women can succeed and excel in what is still regarded as a "man's world". Just because women choose to prioritise child-rearing, or other areas, rather than pursue a career in business or politics, it does not mean that they could not do so should they desire.
In countries where women are regarded as chattals their voices and influence can still resound world-wide. Look at Malala Yousafzai - as a child, the Taliban saw her as such a threat that they tried to assassinate her.
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