"And yet, in Western societies, boys are often expected to act like girls. Starting in school, where they’re expected to sit down, be still, be quiet, and pay attention. If they don’t, there’s something wrong with them."
Chiming in briefly to note that the underlying assumption in Charles' comment is that sitting still and paying attention are somehow feminine behaviors.
Girls don't get restless in class?
3 weeks ago
Not a lurker but FWIW I completely co-sign GFTNC's observations about older guys and underage women back in the day. And general lack of basic respect for women as people, regardless of age. And most definitely to include leftish and hippie types. Late 60's through the 70's.
Not discounting novakant's experience, just sharing my own
"And yet, in Western societies, boys are often expected to act like girls. Starting in school, where they’re expected to sit down, be still, be quiet, and pay attention. If they don’t, there’s something wrong with them."
Chiming in briefly to note that the underlying assumption in Charles' comment is that sitting still and paying attention are somehow feminine behaviors.
Girls don't get restless in class?
Not a lurker but FWIW I completely co-sign GFTNC's observations about older guys and underage women back in the day. And general lack of basic respect for women as people, regardless of age. And most definitely to include leftish and hippie types. Late 60's through the 70's.
Not discounting novakant's experience, just sharing my own