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  1. WestCoastRunner
    Absolutely there is a major problem with the branding of the word 'feminist'. Individuals who consider themselves feminists are certainly in the minority. Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines feminism as "the theory of the political, economic, and social equality of the sexes." So, in that sense, most people I would hope would fall into that category. I thought the title would grab some attention!
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    Where do you get 30%. Women make up 4% of CEO positions in Canada and this is primarily due to sexism that still largely exists in the corporate world. Women get passed over for promotions because men like to promote men. The culture in the workforce needs to change in order for women to get to the CEO position. Since we are strong and independent and not frail flowers, why aren't more women receiving promotions? Surely it's not because they are not capable of doing the job?
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    I am stealing the title for this topic from an article written by Kaity Cooper for the site rabble.ca. This is a great topic to start off this new section and I hope it clears up some misunderstandings about why women are proud to be 'feminists'. She makes some great points to try and explain why we still need feminism more than ever and comments on the smear campaign against feminism, especially from women: "The #WomenAgainstFeminism phenomenon on Tumblr, wherein women post photographs of themselves holding signs that state why they do not need feminism, like, "I don't need feminism because my self-worth is not directly tied to the size of my victim complex," is one example. Or the recent Time magazine article which included "feminist" in a list of annoying words that readers could vote to ban from public discourse. Or the public distancing from feminism exemplified by celebrities like Lady Gaga and Katy Perry, who, for better or worse are role models for young girls. " BTW, Times magazine later posted an article apologizing for including the term 'feminist' in the list. Here are some facts related to the under-representation of women in Canada. The UN Annual Human Development Index for 2012 revealed that inequality in Canada is actually growing. After falling for a decade, rates of domestic violence have now flat-lined. In 2009, the rate of self-reported spousal violence was the same as in 2004. Reporting rates have not improved over the years. Victims of domestic violence are now less likely to report an incident to police. Ninety-six percent of CEOs in Canada are men Among Canadas elected representatives, men outnumber women four to one New forms of misogyny - Girls are facing new forms of sexism in their daily lives. Cyberbullying, the sexualization of women and girls in the media and the trafficking of women and girls for sexual exploitation. Male voices outnumber female voices in Canada's most influential print, broadcast and online news media by four to one I will end this OP on a question Kaity asks: "Given what we know of women's profound impact on the success of various entities, how can organizations justify their exclusion?"
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    I'm not responding to you anymore. I need the moderators to intervene.
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    Honestly, I can't keep up with this bs. Can we have a mediator on this topic?
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    No, because you are an idiot.
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    Um, how did I get offended by this?
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    I never said that.
  9. WestCoastRunner
    OMG, you are kidding me right! Please explain to me why women aren't attracted to this site?
  10. WestCoastRunner
    Right, I'm a closed minded bigot concerned with women's rights. I sincerely hope you can't help me.
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    I' I'm quite sure it's not irrelevant.
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    Who is FFS?
  14. WestCoastRunner
    Seriously, why would I give a dam what you think. You are a 30 something year old. You have no idea what us women have gone through to get where we are. I seriously wish that you would offer serious contemplation to this conversation. You are up against seasoned women.
  15. WestCoastRunner
    No, I'm taking it up with you.
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    So we are reduced to discussing the LGBT community as deviant? Is that correct?
  17. WestCoastRunner
    And this has to do with the LGBT community in what way? Please don't insult them in this way. Have a little respect.
  18. WestCoastRunner
    Why would I care about something that doesn't really matter? You need to get your facts together before you challenge me.
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    I'm pretty sure you have no idea of what OGFT is referring to. But nice try.
  20. WestCoastRunner
    You happened upon the article earlier in life and yet you referenced it recently? How convenient of you.
  21. WestCoastRunner
    Right, so you believe that women don't care about politics? Is that your belief? And why would you care that I said they were and why would you question it?
  22. WestCoastRunner
    Who defines normal? And what is normal? And who cares who is normal? Is a women who wears 5 piercings on her ear normal? Is a man who sleeps with men and women normal? Is a woman who would cover her body with tattoos less normal than a woman who wouldnt or a man who would do the same? Do you feel comfortable defining what is normal?
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    Why do you look for studies to see if women are interested in politics?
  24. WestCoastRunner
    Because it is insulting to women.
  25. WestCoastRunner
    You've shown me studies. Good for you! You are an expert on women in politics. Forgive me if I ignore your studies. You have been led down the garden path by members here who assume that women are not interested in politics. As I have said previously, I can find just as many studies that show the opposite so I refuse to engage in this ridiculous argument with you.
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