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History of Feminism

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13. I think my most important realization

Mon Jun 2, 2014, 12:00 PM

Jun 2014

Last edited Mon Jun 2, 2014, 03:46 PM - Edit history (1)

is that calling someone a prude and "slut" shaming are the same thing--both belittle our sexuality and devalue as women.

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I was recently shamed for talking about sex [View all] BainsBane Jun 2014 OP

They're losing ismnotwasm Jun 2014 #1

Would you mind sending me a link to the thread? Sheldon Cooper Jun 2014 #2

it is all about the monkeys.... seabeyond Jun 2014 #3

LOL BainsBane Jun 2014 #6

I have to say libodem Jun 2014 #9

Thank you BainsBane Jun 2014 #11

DU Rec Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2014 #10

I think my most important realization BainsBane Jun 2014 #13

Yep. Exact same thing. MadrasT Jun 2014 #15

It's a cycle that men have to break for themselves. Flatulo Jun 2014 #16

Good for you BainsBane Jun 2014 #17

No, I don't blog BainsBane Jun 2014 #19

Excellent post. laundry_queen Jun 2014 #20

Thanks. I appreciate the compliment. BainsBane Jun 2014 #21