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Five Things Feminism Isn't

I have noted that lads often have the opposite problem, excessive confidence. Many think that they are more skilled than they are, until they come a-tumbling and reality strikes hard. I wonder whether testosterone is behind it

frankbeswick, on 04/21/2014

Five Things Feminism Isn't

I agree that Sam!

VioletteRose, on 04/21/2014

Five Things Feminism Isn't

It is actually not a case with feminists pressurizing to have a career out side home. When I decided to leave my job, my husband and my parents supported my choice. However, many thought I was crazy and they were not actually feminists. But ...

VioletteRose, on 04/21/2014

Five Things Feminism Isn't

Hello Violette and Frank. As you say, confidence in women is crucial. I suspect, and I'm sure some psychological theories would back this up, young women are incredibly influenced by their dads when it comes to confidence and self-perception. ...

WiseFool, on 04/21/2014

Five Things Feminism Isn't

I can recall a case some years ago, when I was teaching Careers in a secondary school. A teenage girl said to me that she was a bit afraid to say what she wanted to be. I told her not to be afraid. Then she told me that she wanted to be a ...

frankbeswick, on 04/21/2014

Five Things Feminism Isn't

I agree, not all men think that way and they actually have respect too. However, there are still so many people who think the other way and that includes both men and women.

VioletteRose, on 04/21/2014

Teaching Adolescents Self-Respect Using Box-Office Movies

This sounds like a very good outline for a lesson plan geared toward teens. I like the way you suggest that students fill out the questionnaire twice as their views may change after the discussion about the movie.

dustytoes, on 04/21/2014

Five Things Feminism Isn't

Not all men want women to feel inferior, but when I have been tutoring I have sometimes had to almost plead with some girls to have confidence in themselves, but sometimes I feel that I am talking to a brick wall. They listen politely, but ...

frankbeswick, on 04/21/2014

Five Things Feminism Isn't

Very well written! The thing that always surprises me is how some women consider themselves inferior to men and think that is very normal. I never accepted it, and luckily my family stands with me and I never had to really fight for the freedom ...

VioletteRose, on 04/21/2014

Five Famous Courtesans

Thank you Abbey Fitz! I confess to having some fascination for courtesans. I ' put it up there with Premiership football managers in terms of job security!

Telesto, on 04/21/2014

Five Things Feminism Isn't

Hello, WordChazer. Like you, I've never been much of a sex object, and maybe that's partly why I do identify myself as feminist. Some of my 'classically pretty' acquaintances genuinely seem to enjoy the attention that comes from being seen only ...

WiseFool, on 04/21/2014

Five Things Feminism Isn't

Hi, Jo. I agree, a lot of damage is done by those using feminism as an excuse to be anti-male. Of course, there are unpleasant men in the world...we've all met them. But there are also unpleasant women in the world...we've met them, too. People ...

WiseFool, on 04/21/2014

The Best Anti-McDonald's T-Shirts

Agree completely, Sherri. Industrialization has its place in the world, but food ain't it.

WiseFool, on 04/21/2014

Declutter Your Life in Simple Steps

I'm afraid my way of decluttering is waiting till it gets really bad and then going on a cleaning spree. It stays that way for a bit until I get lazy :)

AbbyFitz, on 04/20/2014

Five Famous Courtesans

I really liked this article. I can't say courtesan history was on my radar, but this was fascinating!

AbbyFitz, on 04/20/2014