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Mimosa

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5. Definitely true.

Reply to seabeyond (Original post)

Fri Dec 16, 2011, 04:52 AM

Dec 2011

Women often assume the roles of social enforcers.

I've seen that especially amongst conservatives. The rightwing males know they can get away with a lot of rudeness and bullying because their women are cheering them on.

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Mothers Are the Most Responsible in Transferring of Sexist Attitudes, Study Suggests [View all] seabeyond Dec 2011 OP

well duh ;) iverglas Dec 2011 #1

lol.... ya. but also i think it is important that we see in print that seabeyond Dec 2011 #2

"adults. learn. get beyond, for the new generation." redqueen Dec 2011 #3

exactly. we women have to be on our side, too. nt seabeyond Dec 2011 #4

Definitely some good parenting tips. nt ZombieHorde Dec 2011 #6

Definitely true. Mimosa Dec 2011 #5