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DBoon

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2. opression requires patriarchy

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Mon Aug 11, 2025, 04:18 PM

Aug 11

patriarchy requires very strict rules for male and female behavior

If we were all allowed to love whoever we wish, there would not be enough energy left for opression

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Islamic court in Indonesia sentences 2 men to public caning over sexual acts: kissing and hugging [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Aug 11 OP

At least they weren't sentenced to death FirefighterJo Aug 11 #1

opression requires patriarchy DBoon Aug 11 #2