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Major Nikon

(36,917 posts) Sun Dec 7, 2014, 01:08 PM Dec 2014

Proposing marriage is now sexist [View all]

But only if the man does it. Kinda like holding doors open I suppose. Amazing the stuff you learn on DU.

Although actually it sounds more like the radical feminism of the 70's and 80's that promoted the idea that marriage itself was all about ownership, which was somewhat easier to understand. I do think "traditional" marriage has outlived its usefulness and the government should get out of that business.

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Proposing marriage is now sexist [View all] Major Nikon Dec 2014 OP

I posted a poll sometime ago about... discntnt_irny_srcsm Dec 2014 #1

Tradition is a strong influence on most people Major Nikon Dec 2014 #3

The gov. getting out of the marriage-sanctifying biz was a proposal for compromise... Eleanors38 Oct 2015 #21

There's been a serious fight for a while now to redefine various terms... Veilex Dec 2014 #2

One doesn't even need to advocate for feminism, just gender parity Major Nikon Dec 2014 #4

Agreed! Veilex Dec 2014 #5

Message auto-removed Name removed Dec 2014 #18

I weighed in on that misplaced HoF, er, thing Doctor_J Dec 2014 #6

I'm not sure those who promote these ideas are doing their cause any good Major Nikon Dec 2014 #7

There was no choice in my recent marriage (I got married 11/17). Behind the Aegis Dec 2014 #8

Which begs the question Major Nikon Dec 2014 #9

Yes, it does make things more complicated. Behind the Aegis Dec 2014 #10

I think there's a clear diversity benefit that gay marriage offers Major Nikon Dec 2014 #11

Despite your underwhelming experience, I believe that many same sex engagements also involve Doctor_J Dec 2014 #12

Oh yeah, that's true, as well. Behind the Aegis Dec 2014 #13

Some look very hard to find oppression Major Nikon Dec 2014 #14

That's awesome. lumberjack_jeff Dec 2014 #16

btw, bta. which of you clubbed the other over the head and dragged the other Doctor_J Dec 2014 #17

We tied the knot last Friday. Adcul1 Jul 2015 #19

Best wishes on your new marriage Major Nikon Aug 2015 #20

Engagement rings: symbol of the patriarchy. lumberjack_jeff Dec 2014 #15