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In reply to the discussion: Yes, it was a Joke. But it points up a real question. [View all]redqueen
(115,164 posts)7. You're straying from the topic, but since I was socialized to be nice...
No, I don't agree that penetrarive sex is artificially implemented or unnatural, nor is it inherently oppressive... HOWEVER, with the patriarchy being what it is, penetrative sex is often USED as a form of oppression. This isn't news. It's used as a terrorizing act against both men AND women in war, in prisons, and in intimate relationships.
As for your bizarre notions about eliminating the systemic inequality which is the patriarchy, those are yours. Get some familiarity with sociology. It will help you understand that which as yet you so obviously do not.
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So when you talk of "smash the patrirchy", do you agree with Dworkin, "twisty", etc
Warren DeMontague
Aug 2012
#2
So the widespread conspiracy known as "the Patriarchy" is responsible for, at root, all oppression..
Warren DeMontague
Aug 2012
#10
So you need familiarity of sociology to understand ideas from those with zero sociology background?
Major Nikon
Aug 2012
#42
Actually, its the reverse that is disingenuous. Trying to present pictures of naked people
Warren DeMontague
Aug 2012
#6
Sorry, if you're looking for a place where bogus psychobabble concepts like "objectification" and
Warren DeMontague
Aug 2012
#33
I sincerely doubt that you have ever so much as walked by a college level Soc course.
opiate69
Aug 2012
#38
you know you see the shit and glass on the pizza and recoil, but theres someone out there who goes
loli phabay
Aug 2012
#48
I won't alert, but you're not gonna be allowed to come in here and insult group members. Or Hosts.
Warren DeMontague
Aug 2012
#32
And I think that is important, especially since in those debates, a time honored
Warren DeMontague
Aug 2012
#5
Pah! You couldn't be bothered to read the whole thing, but I'm supposed to?
Warren DeMontague
Aug 2012
#44
I am not asking you to do anything. I was just accepting your request for evidence.
ZombieHorde
Aug 2012
#51
How does everyone here feel about the American Psychological Association? nt
ZombieHorde
Aug 2012
#53
Can I have the time back that I just spent on that, please? ...Please???
Warren DeMontague
Aug 2012
#50
Depends. Are they going to make me read a 30 page PDF on the phallocentric implications
Warren DeMontague
Aug 2012
#68
I've noticed a great many of the people lamenting the devastating effects of porn
4th law of robotics
Aug 2012
#14
I also think it's deeply offensive when people take it upon themselves to "repair" or "critique"
Warren DeMontague
Aug 2012
#18
I have nothing from the APA. I just want to know if they are an accepted source
ZombieHorde
Aug 2012
#64
I think most behaviors can be linked to a combination of society/genetics
4th law of robotics
Aug 2012
#12
If they're prepared to argue that PIV sex is "unnatural" and necessarily traumatic
4th law of robotics
Aug 2012
#19
It's like feminist academia is reacting to a series of reciprocal dares.
lumberjack_jeff
Aug 2012
#69