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Cole Forbes
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“A traditional institutionalized patriarchal social order was being challenged and changed even as there were no major changes in sexist thinking”
this is an interesting point. Often, intuitional change will predate intrinsic change (and can act as a catalyst for intrinsic change). But, the effect being fear/confusion/resentment among men. Overlaps here with DEI initiatives and racism here for sure…
— Nov 09, 2026 02:56PM
this is an interesting point. Often, intuitional change will predate intrinsic change (and can act as a catalyst for intrinsic change). But, the effect being fear/confusion/resentment among men. Overlaps here with DEI initiatives and racism here for sure…
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Cole Forbes
is 57% done
Im actively trying to discern: “am I simply just a male reading this and therefore more readily critical of her claims” vs. “sometimes she’s making broad generalizations/claims that I don’t necessarily agree with for x, y, z reasons”. She def has an interesting binary approach to sex and gender that I think is a little outdated..
— Nov 09, 2026 12:52PM
Cole Forbes
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Bell Hooks having allll the smoke for the Harry Potter series. Let’s wake it up 🗣️🗣️🗣️
— Nov 08, 2026 12:38PM