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27 Nov 17
Originally posted by @apathistI take exception to your "non-sexual" references to the sexes.😠🙄
I mean people, listeners, clients, subjects, attendees, or some other non-sexual reference to your non-sexual nature right here right now!
That's all I got. Avoid eye contact, shuffle away, c'mon.
27 Nov 17
Originally posted by @great-big-steesmetoo
I take exception to your "non-sexual" references to the sexes.😠🙄
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Originally posted by @apathistSome of those nouns imply a power imbalance, which some say is the real issue. I think “asymmetric power” is a better starting point for exploration of the issues. In cases where the victim is not drugged, asleep or is otherwise not physically compelled or threatened, there is a trade off of power. In some cases we must acknowledge there is willing cooperation, which still implies a debasement.
I mean people, listeners, clients, subjects, attendees, or some other non-sexual reference to your non-sexual nature right here right now!
That's all I got. Avoid eye contact, shuffle away, c'mon.
It doesn’t work without secrecy.
The men in this matter have relied on secrecy - at least “open secrecy” where those within the particular institution know it’s gouge on, and the general public is duped. The women, in most cases the victims are women, know that other women have bought into keeping the open secret for the sake of their careers.
That seems to be ending. In a way, we are growing up as a society or at least have the opportunity to do so. With this comes dis-illusionment.
01 Dec 17
Originally posted by @js357There will inevitably be a change in structure and culture, it's a phenomenon.
Some of those nouns imply a power imbalance, which some say is the real issue. I think “asymmetric power” is a better starting point for exploration of the issues. In cases where the victim is not drugged, asleep or is otherwise not physically compelled or threatened, there is a trade off of power. In some cases we must acknowledge there is willing cooperati ...[text shortened]... ing up as a society or at least have the opportunity to do so. With this comes dis-illusionment.
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01 Dec 17
Originally posted by @torunnWords come and go just like fads and we humans.
There will inevitably be a change in structure and culture, it's a phenomenon.
01 Dec 17
Originally posted by @great-big-steesI'm not sure we talk about the same thing. In that case I have probably misunderstood.
Words come and go just like fads and we humans.
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02 Dec 17
Originally posted by @torunnNo, I think it was me. See, I am a gentleman and admit when I am wrong most especially to the "fairer sex". Gee, I hope that's not being sexist. Is it? If so, sorry.😳😀
I'm not sure we talk about the same thing. In that case I have probably misunderstood.
02 Dec 17
Originally posted by @great-big-steesA gentleman, I think we all agree on that.
No, I think it was me. See, I am a gentleman and admit when I am wrong most especially to the "fairer sex". Gee, I hope that's not being sexist. Is it? If so, sorry.😳😀
06 Dec 17
Originally posted by @suzianneNo, or you wouldn't have responded.
BORING....
I had read that 'ladies and gentlemen' isn't appropriate anymore, hence this thread. I wonder - are there any differences between male and female which should be appropriate to celebrate? Let it out, suzianne. What's so great about being female.