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    Pro abortion vs Pro choice?

    I don't really understand why pro-abortion is unreasonable? Abortion is a necessary defence against patriarchy in my opinion. However maybe terminology is not as important as actually addressing the stigma that many pro choicers contribute to.
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    Pro abortion vs Pro choice?

    I've recently decided to refer to myself as pro-abortion instead of pro choice and that is because I believe females even in the West are still being socialised into motherhood from a very young age and made to feel guilty for not having some level of "motherly love" or an instant bond with the...
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    Five Stupid Questions Women ask Men

    Wow 8 minutes of my life I will not get back
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    What's your sign? ;)

    If I remember correctly second decan Aries Second decan Taurus rising
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    The Mental Illness Question

    @allfoak Can I just say that yes "normal" is subjective but various cultures still recognise mental illness when someone behaves in the way that is not in sync with the rest of culture and in a way they seem to not be able to control. Eg if someone is meant to become "possessed" according to a...
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    The Mental Illness Question

    What did find the way out of and how did you?
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    The Mental Illness Question

    I volunteer for a temporary emotional support service. I do not complicate the process on my own terms. I know for a fact it's more complicated than what you are making it out to be because I have listened to people with serious mental health illnesses without giving them direct treatment...
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    The Mental Illness Question

    @allfoak Sorry but what was that? That was extremely overly simplistic. I have supported people with serious mental health issues and although a kind word can help them get through the day, it's no where near a cure. The problem is developing treatment that goes beyond basic talk therapy and...
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    The Mental Illness Question

    I think it's just as important to not romanticise mental health issues by reflecting positively on ancient cultures that viewed it as supernatural, as it is to make sure accurate information about stigmatised mental health issues are more widely available. I've supported a few people who hear...
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    Compulsory Heterosexuality

    Maybe I should be more clear...Rich's essay was discredited because gay men are oppressed too...yes...but why are they? That's my point and it's A) they have to be oppressed if you want to establish gender roles between the sexes And B) to keep males majority safe from sexual aggression and...
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    Compulsory Heterosexuality

    Bauderlaire? A male!...OK... Your point is that gay men are also oppressed...yeah no one it's arguing against that. My point is that in feminist theory homophobia exists to regulate male sexual aggression and dominance towards women. You said you have distanced yourself from feminist theory...
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    Compulsory Heterosexuality

    I suggest reading some feminist theory on homophobia...the historical existence of gay men has not been as supressed the historical existence of lesbians. Homophobia is heavily linked to misogyny and regulating male sexual aggression towards females.
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    Compulsory Heterosexuality

    I don't think Rich was saying that in female separatism we do not confront our oppressors. She argues that we can actually fight male dominance by denying male access (when we can) into the centre of our lives and focusing on strengthing sisterhood instead. She gives some examples of where this...
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    Compulsory Heterosexuality

    Ok I have to answer some things in parts sorry. I read the essay quite quickly so forgive me if I'm wrong, but she's not just saying lesbianism has been neglected in feminist discourse but also that women no matter what orientation are coerced under compulsory heterosexuality which she argues is...
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    Compulsory Heterosexuality

    What is this mess? Why you coming here if you clearly do not read feminist theory? If you did you woukd know at least a tiny bit about heterosexuality as an institution and wouldnt even question why this is in the feminist forum.
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    Compulsory Heterosexuality

    This is feminist forum created for the pupose of dicussing feminist theory...why are you here?
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    Compulsory Heterosexuality

    https://readthenothing.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/richcompulsuryhet.pdf Erm I don't know what I really want to discuss in particular, I just thought I'd leave some literature about what I've very recently read that made me question my attraction to men and sexual orientation in general. I...
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    Feminism and Makeup/Fashion

    Hey errrmm I don't know. I lurk sometimes and reply sometimes. Rarely now. *hugs*
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    Feminism and Makeup/Fashion

    I wear makeup but I understand that it's part my oppression as a female. What is feminism without critical thought?
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