This Question Is For Women Only

iVillage Member
Registered: 08-29-2008
This Question Is For Women Only
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Mon, 10-13-2008 - 5:54pm

I’m just wondering where the majority of women on this board are regarding some pretty basic matters as it relates to being a woman.

If a man shares your point of view politically, is it OK for you, as a woman, to disregard condescending, disrespectful, or sexist attitudes and remarks made by him toward women? If so, please explain. I am very curious.

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iVillage Member
Registered: 08-29-2008
Tue, 10-14-2008 - 11:00am

For instance, if a man referred to you by some aspect of your appearance. Say your hair was blonde and he said, "Blondie over there does this... or thinks that". Would you consider that to be offensive? What if he commented that he thought you had a "nice booty", or commented to someone else publicly that he thought your booty was hot? Would you be flattered or offended?

iVillage Member
Registered: 08-29-2008
Tue, 10-14-2008 - 11:08am
We probably agree on more than you know. I agree with your whole post except, for me personally, I wouldn't consider the slang statement to be sincerely meant as a compliment.
iVillage Member
Registered: 04-04-2003
Tue, 10-14-2008 - 12:12pm
I would find it offensive particularly from a stranger or a co-worker....however, if the person was a good friend who was joking around and complimented an aspect of my appearance (even using slang) I'd probably be pleased (these days, I'll take what I can get ;o).

iVillage Member
Registered: 08-29-2008
Tue, 10-14-2008 - 12:17pm
Then, what is stopping you?
iVillage Member
Registered: 08-29-2008
Tue, 10-14-2008 - 12:21pm
Say you don't know the person well and you are in a disagreement with him over something, and he addresses you with one of these "pet" names. Would you feel like the man is trying to be demeaning to you, or would you think it was fine?
iVillage Member
Registered: 08-29-2008
Tue, 10-14-2008 - 12:22pm
LOL!
iVillage Member
Registered: 04-04-2003
Tue, 10-14-2008 - 12:41pm

If I agreed or disagreed with them on virtually every issue in the universe, it wouldn't matter. If a person I barely knew started talking about my "rack" or in the wrong context (e.g. at work) I'd be offended. I'd also think that this person was totally devoid of any manners and tact (their excellent taste in "racks" notwithstanding ;o).


iVillage Member
Registered: 08-29-2008
Tue, 10-14-2008 - 12:55pm
LOL!
iVillage Member
Registered: 04-04-2003
Tue, 10-14-2008 - 1:19pm

Tee Hee!

iVillage Member
Registered: 09-25-2008
Tue, 10-14-2008 - 1:20pm

bottom line, neither you nor anyone else has provided the slightes shred of evidence that Obama's Senate office violates federal law by not providing equal pay for equal work, or that there is even the faintest hint of discrmination. I know you and others have made this claim time and time and time again, it wasn't supported the first time, nor any of the subsequent times.

Of course you are perfectly free to believe whatever you wish. Belief not based on evidence is shockingly common, particularly among Obama decriers..

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