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CrispyQ

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3. Nurturing is not valued.

Reply to Starry Messenger (Original post)

Tue Feb 5, 2013, 01:36 PM

Feb 2013

Masculinity & femininity need to be redefined, to be more inclusive of our common human traits, but also recognize those strengths that each gender brings to the table & to use those strengths in a cooperative way, not a competitive way.

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Grin and Abhor It: The Truth Behind ‘Service with a Smile’ (Women & 'emotional labor') [View all] Starry Messenger Feb 2013 OP

one thing d_r Feb 2013 #1

I saw that, and agree. Starry Messenger Feb 2013 #2

Nurturing is not valued. CrispyQ Feb 2013 #3

Definitely agreed. Starry Messenger Feb 2013 #4

Service with a smile... reminds me of a recent discussion here Gormy Cuss Feb 2013 #5

Yes, and union jobs too. Starry Messenger Feb 2013 #6

Yep. Gormy Cuss Feb 2013 #7