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Warpy

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3. Oh, yeah, that stupid "having it all" meme

Reply to LadyHawkAZ (Original post)

Mon Mar 25, 2013, 09:17 PM

Mar 2013

I'm from the generation that found out "having it all" meant doing it all. And those were the few women who had a choice whether to work or stay home and raise the kids.

But yeah, that's a great list of lies, although it's far from complete.

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24 Lies People Like To Tell Women [View all] LadyHawkAZ Mar 2013 OP

My "favorite" isn't on the list... Kalidurga Mar 2013 #1

Agreed, that should be on the list n/t LadyHawkAZ Mar 2013 #2

Oh, yeah, that stupid "having it all" meme Warpy Mar 2013 #3

number 1 should be Niceguy1 Mar 2013 #4

Seems like a bit if a stereotype there. Neoma Mar 2013 #5

One I heard from mother and grandmother Manifestor_of_Light Mar 2013 #6

I'm going to ask a question and I hope not to get berated BrotherIvan Mar 2013 #7

I think you are confusing modern feminism with modern culture. SunSeeker Mar 2013 #8

I guess a dismissive answer is better than getting yelled at...so I'll take it. BrotherIvan Mar 2013 #10

The short answer to your first complaint is: Because #5 LadyHawkAZ Mar 2013 #11

Thank you for your reply BrotherIvan Mar 2013 #13

You're welcome. Also, welcome to DU! LadyHawkAZ Mar 2013 #14

Especially I liked #3, 8-12 and 23. Recd. nt raccoon Mar 2013 #9

26. "We think you will be more effective in your present position". Zorra Mar 2013 #12

Going to disagree with 16 One_Life_To_Give Mar 2013 #15

Just FYI, you can get just about anything printed on a poster. Warren DeMontague Mar 2013 #16