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Originally Posted by MysticCat
Well, I said participating and tacitly encouraging—by not declining to participate.
No it doesn't touch on the racial issues at all, which are huge. And though I see your point, I just don't think I can go but so far with it. Anyone who participates in parties like this gets to share the blame.
As for how the men would respond, some would say lighten up, it's just a joke, and some would get the message. But as far as I'm concerned, it's not even really about trying to get the guys to change their ways. It's about refusing to participate in something that's demeaning, bigoted and tasteless.
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Yes, it's called internalized misogyny, but really, my problem is those suggesting that the women are EQUALLY at fault or that the women could just stop it. Could they take steps against it? Sure. Historically, pretty much the only way a marginalized group has ever gotten more power has been to demand it. I'm just saying that "the women go along with it" isn't anything CLOSE to an excuse for men acting like assholes, nor does it mean they have an equal share in the problem.
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