No Women's Lib In Ba??

[Tilda]

I yet have to find a feminist man, that would be interesting.

You just have to look at Swedish politicans. They would find it very difficult to be elected unless they had proclaimed the selfs, at least in words, to be feminists. Basically they all have with the exception of the neo nazis.

It is a pity that feminism has devolved into a shouting match where some women feel offended when faced with good manners. The focus should be on a much deeper level.

Anyway, maybe the name should be changed to Humanism, or Personism, (with an S). It is a woman's right to maternity leave, but the father also should have the right then to be able to spend a couple of months bonding with their child. So it goes both ways.

Sorry, I won't go off on a feminism rant. Truth be told I have changed my standpoint since I moved away from Sweden many years ago and I think my personal view point is more rounded for it. But it is difficult to explain to other without them changing what you ment to fit their own views.

 

[nlaruccia]

Feminists come in all shapes, sizes, genders, and extremes.

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[wineguy999]

I was out with my daughter today, stopped in a restaurant on Corrientes; as we were leaving I opened the door for her and at least 4 women came through the door without so much as a nod. I turned around and proclaimed, loudly "DE NADA".

I commonly do the same in the US, just to wake them up. I'm happy to be a gentleman, but I expect a tip if they think it's my job.

 

[Bajo_cero2]

Why oh why do pregnant women get to cut in front of me in supermarkets? It's not my fault, I didn't do it. And half of them aren't even pregnant they have a damn pillow under the top.

It is the law. The same at bus, the first line.

 

[nlaruccia]

Why oh why do pregnant women get to cut in front of me in supermarkets? It's not my fault, I didn't do it. And half of them aren't even pregnant they have a damn pillow under the top.

Maybe half of them do have a pillow under their top. Allowing pregnant women, or elderly people or those that are challenged or disabled in some way has nothing to do with women's lib and has everything to so with humanity and compassion.

 

[Bajo_cero2]

I am sorry but I find your comments about American women and feminists to be outdated, offensive and small minded. I am a feminist, not a lesbian, and I know many men who would consider themselves feminists as well. I do not want to be a man, nor do I see men as the enemy. Myself and nearly all of my feminist friends are happily married. Also, I am an American woman, but I think it is common human decency to hold the door open for someone, man, woman, old, young, pregnant or whatever. I don't think I'm so unusual in that respect. I find Americans to be some of the friendliest and most helpful people...much kinder than in many parts of the world.

NYC is not included, for sure.

 

[AmigoArtistico]

Please Joe could you open a Poll about who would like to be a woman in the next reincarnation? It may happen to 50% of us ! (if we reincarnate)?

Oh God! I was hoping nobody suggested that Joe start a poll (not that he needs the prodding).

(No offense, Joe. If I see you in the subway, I'll give you my seat!)

 

[AmigoArtistico]

Only American women take offense when a man holds a door open for her, or gives them a seat. I for one do like and enjoy such gestures. And no, I do not think they are treating me as a weak being when they do so. I find it very courteous if you ask me.

This and your other quotes on this thread are the strangest things I've ever seen you write here. (I started to write more, but I couldn't say what I wanted to say in the way I wanted to say it.)

Anyway, I do understand your comments, especially the "ist" one. I know your feminist comments offended a few people, but I think there's a general misunderstanding about that word "feminist" (that's perhaps been at least partly cleared up). It certainly is interesting to see that feisty side of you.

You did forget to mention that they also have hairy legs and armpits and often have difficult-to-control facial hair.

But seriously, at least in the states, I think it's been many years since the word "feminist" lost its sharply pejorative sense (with most people; for some it never will -- Joe?).

 

[AmigoArtistico]

For me, this has been one of the most interesting topics here in a long time.

Being from the Northeast US, I've always found people here to be much more polite, in general.

There are a lot of exceptions, however, many of which have been noted; in my experience, they don't happen often.

One thing that really drives me crazy here which I didn't see anybody mention is how often people will cut in front of you in lines here. This I see happen all the time, and it just astounds me that so many people have the gall to do it. I've seen countless arguments over this. I try to assert myself in these situations when confronted with them, but my "combat castellano" is not what it could be. I'm much better with phrases like, "lo siento," "perdoname," and "disculpe."

And I imagine that many of us suffer from the incredible overuse of car horns. I almost forgot that one, but outside my window, the hour of the horn is just beginning.

Anyway, when you've got a government doing what this one's been doing for so long now, the rest is small potatoes. I always gladly give up my seat, open and hold doors and elevators, and stick a few pesos in the hand of someone sleeping on the sidewalk. And I'm almost always thanked for it. In these times, it helps keep me sane.

 

[AmigoArtistico]

Many years ago offered to bring a female co-worker a cup coffee one time and before I knew it, sexual harassment accusation was made against me. Never went anywhere but I got an education that day on kindness. Been down hill ever since.

You never should have offered to bring it to her room.