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The root of female oppression?

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femfortheday · 22/10/2016 15:44

Hi. I've always been of the general belief that the root cause of women's oppression was our female bodies - that we are on average smaller, slower and weaker, our reproductive capacity or our perceived reproductive capacity, that we are uniquely vulnerable because of sex, pregnancy and breastfeeding.
But I've seen this mentioned as being false. I don't want to derail into more trans stuff, as I just don't have the energy for it St the minute if I'm honest. But is there something else? Something that makes men hate us, either consciously or subconsciously? Another reason we end up where we do? Any links or book titles even would be appreciated too, for further reading.

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buckingfrolicks · 22/10/2016 16:26

I think it's the opposite. It's men's testosterone. A hormone that makes for aggression and dominance.

HillaryFTW · 22/10/2016 16:24

I'm with you: Feminism looks to counter the oppression of the child bearing sex by the non child bearing sex.

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