In a message dated 07/05/2000 11:45:56 GMT Daylight Time, [log in to unmask]
writes:
> Diana:
> Yes, I agree again. Some of the underlying attitudes by some of the males
> on
> this list sounded derogatory.
>
> Do you find it interesting that it was a male, I believe, who brought up
the
>
> term, penis envy and now it is a male chastising me for finally responding
> to
> all of the derogatory remarks by males?
>
Rae
It does not surprise me in the least. Males have dominated through
humiliation intimidation, power, violence and rape since time immemorial. I
try to side step it if I can, despite it making me frustrated angry and very
hurt. The only way I can manage living in a patriarchal society is to have
many close women friends who share the same views as myself, provide support
and join in my anger and my fight for equal individualism despite the strong
opposition to it.
If we can move it along one tiny piece, without derogation, without
humiliation, without violence, without rape then for me, it is well worth the
fight.
Diana
'Nobody ever gives you power, you just step right on in and take it!!'
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