So Susan, what sort of feminist are you, then? If I am so mistaken in my stereotyping of you, why not give a pithy explanation of your feminist beliefs and values instead of such a defensive and dismissive reaction? You too seem to be insulted by the word conservative. I didn't use it as an epithet, I used it as an adjective. In my readings of your posts over the years, I have seen no evidence of feminist sensibilities. I regard myself as a radical feminist, so I don't believe I'm blowing smoke here. Most the men and women in this forum are socially conservative when it comes to feminist values and beliefs. It has been very rare indeed, that I have seen anyone claim to be a feminist, much less a radical one. Rather, I have witnessed a lot of stereotypical anti-feminist ranting to the tune of that old cliched tune "I'm not a feminist, but..."
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