Speaking of feminism, does anybody know what everyone got all bent up about during one of the Harvard President's speeches? The whole thing really didn't make much sense at all. I read it, and nothing really seemed to jump out at me at all.
If you don't remember, I believe he merely suggested that perhaps one of the reasons that women are largely absent in the fields of science and technology were due to inherent differences in men and women. He also gave several reasons, including societal treatment of the different sexes.
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[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Music Man wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Speaking of feminism, does anybody know what everyone got all bent up about during one of the Harvard President's speeches? The whole thing really didn't make much sense at all. I read it, and nothing really seemed to jump out at me at all.
If you don't remember, I believe he merely suggested that perhaps one of the reasons that women are largely absent in the fields of science and technology were due to inherent differences in men and women. He also gave several reasons, including societal treatment of the different sexes.[/QUOTE]
Yeah and people jumped to the conclusion that he blatantly said that women are inferior to women. Doesnt help that when he was asked about it he said yes I stand by the statement that women are inferior to men in the areas of maths and sciences when he had gracefully suggested it in his speech.
I didnt get it (nor did I care) when he visited Wellesley to give a speech on economics. Of course every Wellesley woman had her tail feathers ruffled.
I just think they get excited over anything though.
If you don't remember, I believe he merely suggested that perhaps one of the reasons that women are largely absent in the fields of science and technology were due to inherent differences in men and women. He also gave several reasons, including societal treatment of the different sexes.[/QUOTE]
Yeah and people jumped to the conclusion that he blatantly said that women are inferior to women. Doesnt help that when he was asked about it he said yes I stand by the statement that women are inferior to men in the areas of maths and sciences when he had gracefully suggested it in his speech.
I didnt get it (nor did I care) when he visited Wellesley to give a speech on economics. Of course every Wellesley woman had her tail feathers ruffled.
I just think they get excited over anything though.
Generalizing is a bad idea. Any time you are going to imply that all of one group is a certain way, somebody is going to jump to make you look dumb to prove a point.
Indeed, I agree about the generalizing thing. That's why I tend to keep myself somewhat moderated in matters like this... I get angry when a certain category is mistreated due to more or less obvious differences, but still... I won't go and say things like All men are pigs.
I could go with a sillogism...
All men are pigs
All pigs are eaten
So all men are eaten.
Doesn't really work, does it?
I could go with a sillogism...
All men are pigs
All pigs are eaten
So all men are eaten.
Doesn't really work, does it?
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME] <font color=FF0099>Linda Of The Valley wrote: [/QUOTENAME]ALL MEN ARE BASTARDS :P [/QUOTE]
Yeah whatever.
Now go cook me my dinner and fold the laundry. And get me a beer from the fridge.
Yeah whatever.
Now go cook me my dinner and fold the laundry. And get me a beer from the fridge.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Mircrowave wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME] <font color=FF0099>Linda Of The Valley wrote: [/QUOTENAME]ALL MEN ARE BASTARDS :P [/QUOTE]
Yeah whatever.
Now go cook me my dinner and fold the laundry. And get me a beer from the fridge.[/QUOTE]
Now that's what I call laziness... xD
Yeah whatever.
Now go cook me my dinner and fold the laundry. And get me a beer from the fridge.[/QUOTE]
Now that's what I call laziness... xD
Well, I can't get up. I'm too busy watching Extreme Homo Makeover or whatever...
actually I was just kidding. I love lesbians... er, I mean feminists.
actually I was just kidding. I love lesbians... er, I mean feminists.
umm... the first one was a nice joke... the last one... beware of the (not pleasant) slapping...
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]<font color=#CC0066>Sonia Doris</font> wrote: [/QUOTENAME]umm... the first one was a nice joke... the last one... beware of the (not pleasant) slapping...[/QUOTE]
Slap accepted and enjoyed.
Slap accepted and enjoyed.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Mircrowave wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME]<font color=#CC0066>Sonia Doris</font> wrote: [/QUOTENAME]umm... the first one was a nice joke... the last one... beware of the (not pleasant) slapping...[/QUOTE]
Slap accepted and enjoyed.[/QUOTE]
I said it was not a nice slap...
Slap accepted and enjoyed.[/QUOTE]
I said it was not a nice slap...
I know. It still stings!!! Ah yes.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME] <font color=FF0099>Linda Of The Valley wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME]<font color=#CC0066>Sonia Doris</font> wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Indeed, I agree about the generalizing thing. That's why I tend to keep myself somewhat moderated in matters like this... I get angry when a certain category is mistreated due to more or less obvious differences, but still... I won't go and say things like All men are pigs.
I could go with a sillogism...
All men are pigs
All pigs are eaten
So all men are eaten.
Doesn't really work, does it?[/QUOTE]
I generalise waaaaay too much :P I only havin a laugh though! :D [/QUOTE]
A laugh at what?
I could go with a sillogism...
All men are pigs
All pigs are eaten
So all men are eaten.
Doesn't really work, does it?[/QUOTE]
I generalise waaaaay too much :P I only havin a laugh though! :D [/QUOTE]
A laugh at what?
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]<font color=#CC0066>Sonia Doris</font> wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME] <font color=FF0099>Linda Of The Valley wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME]<font color=#CC0066>Sonia Doris</font> wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Indeed, I agree about the generalizing thing. That's why I tend to keep myself somewhat moderated in matters like this... I get angry when a certain category is mistreated due to more or less obvious differences, but still... I won't go and say things like All men are pigs.
I could go with a sillogism...
All men are pigs
All pigs are eaten
So all men are eaten.
Doesn't really work, does it?[/QUOTE]
I generalise waaaaay too much :P I only havin a laugh though! :D [/QUOTE]
A laugh at what?[/QUOTE]
But hun, some men are different
Some men will stand up to eachother
and yet fold like a cheap accordian to a lady
(christ, do I need a fucking sign?)
I could go with a sillogism...
All men are pigs
All pigs are eaten
So all men are eaten.
Doesn't really work, does it?[/QUOTE]
I generalise waaaaay too much :P I only havin a laugh though! :D [/QUOTE]
A laugh at what?[/QUOTE]
But hun, some men are different
Some men will stand up to eachother
and yet fold like a cheap accordian to a lady
(christ, do I need a fucking sign?)
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Queen Of Wrestling<h6>Jamie's Slave</h6> wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME]<font color=#CC0066>Sonia Doris</font> wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME] <font color=FF0099>Linda Of The Valley wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME]<font color=#CC0066>Sonia Doris</font> wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Indeed, I agree about the generalizing thing. That's why I tend to keep myself somewhat moderated in matters like this... I get angry when a certain category is mistreated due to more or less obvious differences, but still... I won't go and say things like All men are pigs.
I could go with a sillogism...
All men are pigs
All pigs are eaten
So all men are eaten.
Doesn't really work, does it?[/QUOTE]
I generalise waaaaay too much :P I only havin a laugh though! :D [/QUOTE]
A laugh at what?[/QUOTE]
But hun, some men are different
Some men will stand up to eachother
and yet fold like a cheap accordian to a lady
(christ, do I need a fucking sign?)[/QUOTE]
You're talking to who? I think that Sonia already knows that some men are different. She don't need you to prove that xD
I could go with a sillogism...
All men are pigs
All pigs are eaten
So all men are eaten.
Doesn't really work, does it?[/QUOTE]
I generalise waaaaay too much :P I only havin a laugh though! :D [/QUOTE]
A laugh at what?[/QUOTE]
But hun, some men are different
Some men will stand up to eachother
and yet fold like a cheap accordian to a lady
(christ, do I need a fucking sign?)[/QUOTE]
You're talking to who? I think that Sonia already knows that some men are different. She don't need you to prove that xD
martijn is such a bastard, he always slaps me around, makes me get coffee, do the dishes, cook etc :"(