Rae: re generalizations and pleasure: Thanks for your note. If I
misunderstood something in there I'm sorry. I do feel that, as often as
I'm told that there are many kinds of feminism, generalizations are made
about all males. It is true, in my view, that certain practices and
assumptions, characterize societies at different times. Times have
changed for kings, capital punishment, slavery and at least some
attitudes and behaviours toward women. Individuals and groups can
certainly work toward change in society and the family without
formulating intentions harboured only by one gender. Re pleasure - I
have a lot to be modest about.. Women have certainly been a joy ( and a
heartache) to me and I do think that I've been party to some happiness
at some times. Ain't it great? Geoff Crealock
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> Geoff you wrote:
> >>>Dominant males: All of us, all the time, plotting against all women?
> Really? Seems like Generalization City to me! Geoff Crealock>>>
>
> And:
>
> >>>Diana: re reluctant women: I would submit that there are some women who
> some of the time have enjoyed sexual relations with some men (whether or
> not the penis was the primary source of their enjoyment). I acknowledge
> that I haven't talked this over with all women but do claim some
> personal research which is suggestive of a range of responses. Geoff>>>
> Crealock
>
> I don't see where eitherDiana or I said all males are plotting against all of
> us women , all of the time. I certainly do NOT feel that way. My husband,
> my son, my son-in-law, or my 6 year old grandson wouldn't like me much if I
> felt that way about them. Nor would any of my male friends. I am a
> feminist, true -- not a radical feminist. I DON'T hate men. I don't much
> care, however for sexists be they male or female.
>
> As far as your second comment on "personal research" I LOVED IT! And yes,
> as a female I have enjoyed "celebrating my love" with my husband (and a few
> other men before him)!
>
> Sincerely
> Rae
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