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Feminism: Sex and gender discussions

Despairing again

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Ramblingnamechanger · 08/07/2022 01:15

After a hopeful day yesterday what with Maya’s success and Johnson resignation etc, I was sad and angry to see male behaviour on the beach. First it was 4 small boys who spent over an hour throwing sand at each other, with one coming up with genius idea of putting stones in the middle. I had to tell him not to do it before someone’s eye was put out, and eventually his mother also intervened. Despite plenty of alternative activities available, this was the only thing they wanted to do.
Then an older man came and stood near us talking into his phone , started scratching his arse and stroking his genitals. We managed to see him off by commenting loudly.
then two motor water scooters came into the beach area where people are swimming which is not allowed. They came in and out several times and took no notice of those telling them to go away.
in the space of three hours I was reminded again how this kind of behaviour is so common that it seems hardly worth commenting on. All males though.

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Phobiaphobic · 08/07/2022 11:19

I feel your despair, OP.

vodkaredbullgirl · 08/07/2022 11:23

What a pain.

ThinkingaboutLangClegosaurus · 08/07/2022 12:08

Yes. It’s depressing.

Babdoc · 08/07/2022 12:40

Aggression and entitlement seem inextricably linked to testosterone, it’s true. But don’t despair, OP!
It’s important to keep fighting it. By raising sons to be civilised and caring, by raising daughters to be confident with strong boundaries, by campaigning for women’s rights, by challenging misogyny wherever you find it.
Be part of the change you want. And never give up!

FunnyTalks · 08/07/2022 12:49

Agree with you OP.

Recently spent time at the beach with lot of small children. Lots of active fun play. Lots of little ones throw sand and yes it needs stopping obviously. And yes it's depressing when children are raised to be entitled. HOWEVER my observation was that a lot of the "less rowdy" behaviour from the girls seemed to come from their utterly impractical clothing. Delicate sandals with flimsy straps and narrow soles. Long floaty dresses that tripped their feet up when trying to climb the groynes. It's important kids learn boundaries, but not by being hobbled.

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