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Feminism and Diversity

NV Whino

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4. If there is any one of the guys you are particularly close to and trust

Reply to retrowire (Original post)

Thu Aug 27, 2015, 10:27 AM

Aug 2015

Have a chat with him. Tell him you are uncomfortable with the sexist banter, and you think it is inappropriate. Ask him to approach the other guys. If they've grown up with this kind of behavior, they may not even realize they are doing it.

This is a tricky situation. If you are not close to anyone, this will not work, and he/they will turn on you.

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as a male feminist i have a question [View all] retrowire Aug 2015 OP

You are in a difficult spot. femmocrat Aug 2015 #1

Agreed Sherman A1 Aug 2015 #2

good ideas but retrowire Aug 2015 #3

If there is any one of the guys you are particularly close to and trust NV Whino Aug 2015 #4

actually I did do that retrowire Aug 2015 #5

Too bad NV Whino Aug 2015 #6

well i guess thats a relief. retrowire Aug 2015 #7

Stand your ground. blkqt Aug 2015 #8

yeah I've done my part though and i still discourage that conversation retrowire Aug 2015 #9

Why would a man who supports feminism be indebted to women? uppityperson Aug 2015 #10

I think being an example is among the most effective LanternWaste Dec 2015 #11

I agree JFKDem62 Feb 2016 #13

Message auto-removed Name removed Jan 2016 #12