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Bonobo

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1. It is odd that we create a narrative in which

Reply to galileoreloaded (Original post)

Tue Jul 9, 2013, 10:24 PM

Jul 2013

men, after consuming alcohol, become more predatory and more in responsible for their choices and actions whereas the narrative for women is that they become more powerless and less responsible for their actions and decisions.

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the abdication of female agency or the gender bait/switch? [View all] galileoreloaded Jul 2013 OP

It is odd that we create a narrative in which Bonobo Jul 2013 #1

Post removed Post removed Jul 2013 #2

Boys are basically taught Bonobo Jul 2013 #3

Well, apparently ... opiate69 Jul 2013 #14

It's wonderful when friends help others to avoid possibly disastrous situations. In_The_Wind Jul 2013 #4

I don't disagree. lumberjack_jeff Jul 2013 #8

IMO: We are all responsible for our actions. In_The_Wind Jul 2013 #9

A viewpoint which is often discredited by accusations of "blaming the victim". lumberjack_jeff Jul 2013 #10

Clearly, I'm a woman who thinks for herself. Men and women are equal. In_The_Wind Jul 2013 #11

There are definitely times that I will try to intervene on behalf of friends doing stupid things. lumberjack_jeff Jul 2013 #12

I've hauled more than one male friend out of harm's way. In_The_Wind Jul 2013 #13

Actually, I have no problem with this. MrSlayer Jul 2013 #5

I agree with you. Bonobo Jul 2013 #6

And I agree with you. MrSlayer Jul 2013 #7