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What do you say to someone who doesn't believe in feminism because "men and womens brains are wired differently"?

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LittleWhiteWolf · 20/12/2011 17:43

I can't get my head around it. The friend in question is intelligent and educated and not stupid at all, yet spouts this as the reason why feminism, why equality doesn't work. Where she sees scientific and historical evidence to support this, I just see opinions. Apparently because men are the typical hunter gatherers and women the nuturers, we should just accept that. I'm just getting so sad listening to this.

Anyone got any tips one what one says to someone so mired in this belief???

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Pagwatch · 20/12/2011 17:47

Even if she believes that men and women are wired differently, what does that have to do with their being equal.

If it is causing problems in your friendship and making you sad, do you need to keep discussing it with her? We don't have to only be friends with those who agree with us

Dustinthewind · 20/12/2011 17:47

It's an explanation, not an excuse.
Push those predetermined boundaries!

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