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History of Feminism

ismnotwasm

(42,652 posts) Thu Oct 30, 2014, 08:01 PM Oct 2014

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Flashback to 1971

Throwback Thursday: In 1971, we talked about rape and consent
Our columnist condemned the fact that in cases of sexual assault, the victim’s conduct is often scrutinized more closely than her aggressor’s. It’s a conversation we’re still having 43 years later.

http://www.chatelaine.com/living/throwback-thursday-in-1971-we-talked-about-rape-and-consent/

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Flashback to 1971 (Original Post) ismnotwasm Oct 2014 OP

I really do despair shenmue Oct 2014 #1

We've come a long way, baby cyberswede Oct 2014 #2

shenmue

(38,550 posts)

1. I really do despair

Reply to ismnotwasm (Original post)

Thu Oct 30, 2014, 08:15 PM

Oct 2014

If I had the money to move, I'd do it tomorrow. Every country has its problems, but it is hard to see ours taking so many steps back.

cyberswede

(26,117 posts)

2. We've come a long way, baby

Reply to ismnotwasm (Original post)

Fri Oct 31, 2014, 11:20 AM

Oct 2014

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