Do you think people are scared of analysing why we do things?

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HollyMiamiFLA · 13/02/2014 09:02

Not just from a femininst perspective but looking at things that are "traditional" and analysing why we still do them and what they symbolise.

Some people - especially on AIBU - seem to get annoyed if things get challenged and analysed. That's just how we do things.

You can look at so many feminist things - from a wedding service to name changing. And people get so defensive "I don't like my surname anyway"

Or do you think people just don't want to rock any boats?

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AskBasil · 13/02/2014 11:32

I think some get scared.

And some are just stupid.

WoTmania · 13/02/2014 11:30

I think many people feel criticised and become defensive when 'what they've always done' is challenged. They also often can't get their heads around the idea that yes it works for them and they are happy and that other people might not want to do things that way iyswim. Because everyone should be like them to validate their feelings/way of doing things.

Martorana · 13/02/2014 09:05

The status quo is easy.

People get angry when their assumptions are challenged- it is easier to attack/mock the challenger than question the assumptions.

'twas ever thus.

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