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In reply to the discussion: After being called an MRA here numerous times, I decided to try define that term [View all]galileoreloaded
(2,571 posts)32. women's lives, by biological necessity are more important than mens
eggs are expensive and sperm is cheap.
simple facts of reproduction for all species.
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After being called an MRA here numerous times, I decided to try define that term [View all]
galileoreloaded
Jun 2013
OP
lol. i think its a riot, but I just want to get myself defined all proper like
galileoreloaded
Jun 2013
#2
I doubt that many who throw around the MRA label as a pejorative would accept the mirror argument
Major Nikon
Jun 2013
#4
I've been accused of being some sort of fucking MRA Grand Poop-bah, because I dare to say things
Warren DeMontague
Jun 2013
#6
To me the hallmark of an MRA is that he considers himself disadvantaged in society, as a man.
nomorenomore08
Jun 2013
#7
I would agree, although pretty much everything I've learned about "MRAs" has come from people
Warren DeMontague
Jun 2013
#8
Exactly. Some people apparently feel the need to divide up the entire world into "good guys"
nomorenomore08
Jun 2013
#15
yeah but its not about equality is it. its about replacing an idea, male primacy or "patriarchy"
galileoreloaded
Jun 2013
#10
Which is why addressing gender inequality all by itself is never adequate.
nomorenomore08
Jun 2013
#18
Sure, you can find legitimate exceptions to almost any "rule." Generalities are just that,
nomorenomore08
Jun 2013
#17
I know that. I was just trying to tie it to my own subjective experience, in a tangible way.
nomorenomore08
Jun 2013
#24
I wouldn't say it's "subjective." But it is relative, and encompasses much more than gender.
nomorenomore08
Jun 2013
#28
I think maybe *some* women's lives are held in greater value than *some* men's.
nomorenomore08
Jun 2013
#29
Very true. And those who consider women so disposable - not on DU, but out there in the world -
nomorenomore08
Jun 2013
#33
i dont feel disadvantaged at all, just not "priveleged" barf. i guess im not an mra then. nt
galileoreloaded
Jun 2013
#11
No, I don't think you really fit the profile. You're not paranoid or belligerent enough.
nomorenomore08
Jun 2013
#14