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Major Nikon

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22. If either one decides unilaterally, there's likely to be conflict

Reply to lumberjack_jeff (Reply #21)

Thu Sep 26, 2013, 06:36 PM

Sep 2013

When there's no children involved, unilateral decisions don't have the same impact. When a child is involved, both parents should decide what's best for everyone involved. That's how I've always looked at it.

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Interesting article on benevolent sexism [View all] Major Nikon Sep 2013 OP

In my view, promoting femininity and feminine qualities, ie, nurturing, is the ultimate in feminism grahamhgreen Sep 2013 #1

The key word is "expecting" Major Nikon Sep 2013 #4

I disagree. Equality should mean something. lumberjack_jeff Sep 2013 #5

Equal, yes. But I don't think that women should be forced to act like men or dress like men or grahamhgreen Sep 2013 #10

A good female welder must dress similarly to a good male welder. lumberjack_jeff Sep 2013 #12

Similar.... grahamhgreen Sep 2013 #14

I've had sparks down the neck of my shirt. lumberjack_jeff Sep 2013 #15

You are clearly not getting pscot Sep 2013 #2

"Benevolent Sexism" is a made up phrase rrneck Sep 2013 #3

I think it's an observable phenomenon Major Nikon Sep 2013 #6

It's certainly observable. rrneck Sep 2013 #7

Another thought... rrneck Sep 2013 #9

I fully agree. lumberjack_jeff Sep 2013 #8

I think a lot of that all sort of evens out, though.... ProudToBeBlueInRhody Sep 2013 #11

Ironworkers make good money for exactly that reason. lumberjack_jeff Sep 2013 #13

I have a fundamental problem with most of these articles and discussions... TreasonousBastard Sep 2013 #16

Not biologically equal, but there's plenty that can be done otherwise Major Nikon Sep 2013 #18

That's my point... TreasonousBastard Sep 2013 #19

I don't see the problem with that arrangement if both parties agree Major Nikon Sep 2013 #20

Is mutual agreement necessary? lumberjack_jeff Sep 2013 #21

If either one decides unilaterally, there's likely to be conflict Major Nikon Sep 2013 #22

I have a fundamental problem with most of these articles and discussions... TreasonousBastard Sep 2013 #16