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VERY LOVELY LADIES!!!

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Beccaloolah · 04/09/2013 21:39

I am very new to this - i admit I've always been VERY cynical about over sharing with strangers but it has been a tremendous help.

I wish each very WOMAN not MUM strength to get through their troubles and truly be who the are. We are all good people. The fact we are on forums with total strangers asking for help and advice is an indication we are trying to make our lives, and the lives around us - most importantly our children - a better place - and it is an indication of our strength

I am not in fact a feminist I just believe in human beings. If we could all just be kind and considerate to those closest to us and to those furthest from us I think we could make the world a better place.

Thank you, MUMSNET for some bloody good sound, helpful and downright good advice.

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OxfordBags · 04/09/2013 21:45

If you believe in human beings, then you ARE a feminist (feminism is not something thatvhas to be denied to prove you are a good, balanced person, btw). But hurrah that you've received productive help here!

joblot · 04/09/2013 21:49

This forum wouldn't exist without feminism. I agree op, it's ace

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Beccaloolah · 04/09/2013 21:50

I work for a red top newspaper surrounded by men and am constantly criticised for being PC because I constantly ask that we do not portray a story with a burd in her pants! i deny i am a feminist to them but I am - there should be no labels. Thanks XXX

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joblot · 04/09/2013 21:54

What was it Rebecca west said- people call me a feminist when I express an opinion that differentiates me from a doormat? Or words to that effect. I imagine working for a red top is bloody hard

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Beccaloolah · 04/09/2013 22:04

It is - It is a constant battle with men telling me how I should feel about stories that go in the paper. I counted the other day 76 men and me. I got cross and told them not tell me how I should feel. They agreed then wanted to run a story about a rape where the victim was described was described as a "pretty blonde".

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joblot · 05/09/2013 07:09

Jesus. I've worked in male industries and really didn't like it. It's the assumed superiority I hate. Yuck. I admire women who can deal with it but it's not for me.

Keep fighting the good fight op

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