throwawayforsj Archive

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2	Why do women wear high heels and other impractical clothes? To show that they don't have to work, thought Thorstein Veblain in the 19th century. I can see how heels are used to increase sex appeal, but I agree that they also say, "No one should expect me to do anything that requires physical strength or even stability. Others should take care of me." Long nails, tight skirts, fragile clothing, and similar self-inflicted hobbling all send the same message: "I've chosen to reduce my ability to respond to common physical challenges because I have that option." I'm a woman and I actually care about fashion. However, we can still have fun wit…	/r/MensRights	30/08/16 08:23 PM
7	"Male Privilege Checklist" - Documents distributed during one of Western Australia's most prestigious university's Orientation Day. A few additional female privileges I've enjoyed for the last 50-some years: If my country decides to send soldiers to war, I can be confident that I won’t be expected to fight and die. I’m a lot less likely to be killed on the job than a man. If I have a low-status job or work part time, that’s okay. I can still be considered a “good catch” and won’t be called a loser. If I get divorced, chances are I’ll get the kids. I can organize groups and events solely for people of my gender, excluding the…	/r/MensRights	22/08/16 07:27 PM