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Tuesday Afternoon

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9. ugh. redqueen. I swear. I can believe it and I can't believe it. We have indeed been going backwards

Reply to redqueen (Reply #8)

Tue Jan 28, 2014, 11:22 AM

Jan 2014

I just did not realize how far backwards and how long it had been going on. Of course, I had no idea about Third Wave until DU3 came into existence. That whole premise, I think, fed into this - appealing to men - thing.

perhaps, unintentionally. I don't know.

I admit to being ignorant about a lot of this.

I just know that I am human and men are human and that at a most basic level I want to reach out with mutual respect for another sentient being. All my basic philosophy about feminism stems from that idea.

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Why patriarchy fears the scissors: for women, short hair is a political statement [View all] MadrasT Jan 2014 OP

"short hair = damaged good" dates back to medieval times. DetlefK Jan 2014 #1

I suppose that's true in a general sense BainsBane Jan 2014 #2

Are there people who really think this? gollygee Jan 2014 #3

Thx for posting! Kber Jan 2014 #4

"what sane woman would ever want to do anything that decreases her capacity to please men?" redqueen Jan 2014 #5

that line IS hilarious. Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2014 #7

I have had both very long and, very short hair in my day. Some men liked it long and, other Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2014 #6

I can believe it. We've been losing ground for the past two or three decades now. redqueen Jan 2014 #8

ugh. redqueen. I swear. I can believe it and I can't believe it. We have indeed been going backwards Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2014 #9

The third wave was about racial inclusivity. redqueen Jan 2014 #11

OK, thanks for explaining how Third Wave -lost- its way. Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2014 #12

i've had short hair most of my life. my family hates it. mopinko Jan 2014 #10

I think it looks great, and like it suits your personality. MadrasT Jan 2014 #13

Long hair is pretty low-maintenance, if it isn't too thick eridani Jan 2014 #14