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Feminist theory section

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EclecticShock · 05/07/2012 22:39

Its a bit quiet non existent. I know there's lots of posters here who have something to contribute to feminist theory. Any reason that its quiet? I love the way this chat area is working out but I also think feminist theory is important... Would be good to get a balance and make this an all round board. I'm not experienced in feminist theory, otherwise I would start a thread.

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HesterBurnitall · 06/07/2012 19:14

I'm just really not feeling like posting on these boards much now. I'm certainly feeling bruised after all the site stuff threads and am not enjoying the snideness that's popping up in many of the threads.

The division between chat and theory seems a bit artificial to me so I'm just lurking in a kind of desultory way.

messyisthenewtidy · 06/07/2012 19:09

I must have missed it. . What was the FB fiasco about? I thought se of the regulars were being a bit quiet. Hope they come back Sad

kickassangel · 06/07/2012 16:28

Think I want to be a Marxist feminist. I have neeeeeds. Now do I get some?

OTheHugeManatee · 06/07/2012 15:18

Whatmeworry Grin

Whatmeworry · 06/07/2012 13:45

I would love to know more about fem theory. Could we maybe choose a topic or type of fem then discuss the various merits etc?

I did a little Feminist Analysis in the Cock Size thread, maybe it counts as Theory

Liberal Feminists - all cocks are equal (but some are more equal than others....)
Marxist Feminits - to each according to her neeeeeds
Libertarian Feminists - I choose that one. No, that one, or, um...that one.
Eco-Feminists - can a cock be part of a vegan diet?
Sex Positive Feminists - a cock in the hand isn't as good as one in the bush
Radical Feminist - cocks are merely tools of The Patriarchy

Discuss :o

OatyBeatie · 06/07/2012 13:01

Sorry, my penultimate sentence sounds negative when I read it back, in a way that I didn't intend. I was just pondering a reason why the theory section might stay quiet.

Blistory · 06/07/2012 12:57

I think it's just that a lot of posters are still a wee bit sore from all the earlier stuff.

I've made more of an effort this week to try and pick up on some of the really horrible AIBU threads although I suspect that all it will do is earn me a kicking.

The whole FWR fight showed me that we were so caught up if who was a better feminist, that I lost sight of the everyday crap that perpetuates all the shit that women endure.

I am trying not to be confrontational but it's ain't working. Would love to see the theory section take off and get more posters over here.

OatyBeatie · 06/07/2012 12:25

To me it feels slightly odd having a separate section for theory. Just as it would be odd if there were a similar division between the politics board and a "political theory" board.

It would feel rather grandiose and exclusionary to make a choice to post in theory rather than in the general feminism section. It seems like just an unfortunate division created by the unwelcoming former tone of the FWR board, which is now hopefully over.

MildewMayhew · 06/07/2012 12:12

I have a really slow internet connection atm. Once I'm back to normal speed, I'll be back there. :)

MiniTheMinx · 05/07/2012 23:39

Hi Wickety, never got time to post on your thread. Have read some of it though. Girls present very differently to boys and it's quite difficult to get a dx as an adult. Hope you feel better soon.

kickassangel · 05/07/2012 23:36

I would love to know more about fem theory. Could we maybe choose a topic or type of fem then discuss the various merits etc?

There was a gear thread on here ages ago about separatism.

MiniTheMinx · 05/07/2012 23:32

Fab, Thanks electic, off to look at the guardian, maybe that might be a good place to start, I'll have a read. It always helps to have something to link to so everyone can have a starting point. Thank you Pardy Smile

Marxist analysis and critique of capitalism is definitely making a comeback, I have just been reading David Harvey on the death of neo-liberalism
www.counterpunch.org/2009/03/13/is-this-really-the-end-of-neoliberalism/ and reading about Barclays and the fact that Governments are selling out our future to prop up a desperately dead duck.

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EclecticShock · 05/07/2012 23:29

return of Marxism guardian article

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EclecticShock · 05/07/2012 23:27

Snap aviatrix

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EclecticShock · 05/07/2012 23:26

Guardian...my phone has its own random sense of spell check Angry

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EclecticShock · 05/07/2012 23:25

Actually mini, I was reading an article in the gaurdian today about Marxism making a comeback popularity wise.

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EclecticShock · 05/07/2012 23:24

I think if you post it in feminist theory, you'll get a receptive audience, hopefully. Chat is more musing by the looks of things which is great and what was missing but the intention was never to replace theory with musings... Just to have them both as far as I am aware. I have actually learned a lot from people posting feminist theory on here and now that there is space for both, I think people may find theory less threatening or they may feel they have a choice to participate in it or not.

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24HourPARDyPerson · 05/07/2012 23:21

oh don't Mini

I will be very interested to hear Marxist feminists viewpoints.

MiniTheMinx · 05/07/2012 23:15

Hope so. I will post more but I don't think everyone is interested in capital and where I have posted more theory people run off Confused feel quite unloved Grin

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EclecticShock · 05/07/2012 23:13

It did go poof... Anyway, let's forget fb rubbish and try to make this board something to be proud of, for that we need feminist theory too.

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24HourPARDyPerson · 05/07/2012 23:12

that seems to go on in every section though Yellow.
Though I see what you mean.

It's still a little too bruised to swing in with gusto, atm.

There's certainly plenty of people who really wanted to post in feminism but felt they couldn't up to now, maybe they'll swing by.

It will pick up I'm sure when the dust settles a bit.

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EclecticShock · 05/07/2012 23:10

Fair enough, seems like a myriad of reasons. Shame, hope there are some posts soon. I know the fb thing is a major issue for some, but that was a minority involvement, surely.

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