The Study of Racialism Discussion of U.S. Racialism Please read The Rules before posting.    FAQ   Search     Register     Log in  ' Topics and Gender Bias          The Study of Racialism Forum Index -> Site Management Author Message Salsassin SuperWizard Joined: 04 Apr 2005 {Posts: 3515 } Posted: Sun 08 Jul 2007 16:49    Post subject: Topics and Gender Bias I just noticed that some of the topics on the women only forum have nothing to do with Women Only. Shouldn't topics that are "Women only" be at least gender based? If not it just becomes a an exclusivity forum with gender bias with no real purpose except the sense that women need to be protected from male opinion on all things. Back to top Beauty Experienced User Joined: 02 Jun 2007 {Posts: 102 } Posted: Sun 08 Jul 2007 17:06    Post subject: No, I don't think the womens forum should strictly be about gender. I see it as just a women only perspective which is quite nice sometimes. I think it would be nice to have a men only forum aswell. Back to top Salsassin SuperWizard Joined: 04 Apr 2005 {Posts: 3515 } Posted: Sun 08 Jul 2007 17:23    Post subject: I agree. If we are going to be about gender bias just for the reason of gender bias, then it should be equal. To be honest I don't see much difference in the opinions by gender here anyway. Back to top Beauty Experienced User Joined: 02 Jun 2007 {Posts: 102 } Posted: Sun 08 Jul 2007 18:50    Post subject: Oh I definately think there is a difference in how men and women communicate but I won't go there. I think the topics in the womens forum is a tangent from other women issues. Back to top Patience Mentor Joined: 13 Mar 2007 {Posts: 261 } Location: Canada Posted: Sun 08 Jul 2007 23:24    Post subject: Beauty wrote: Oh I definately think there is a difference in how men and women communicate but I won't go there. I think the topics in the womens forum is a tangent from other women issues. I concur but would add the word "big" in front of the word "difference." Back to top mixedmom Moderator Joined: 27 Nov 2004 {Posts: 782 } Posted: Mon 09 Jul 2007 03:15    Post subject: Re: Topics and Gender Bias Salsassin wrote: I just noticed that some of the topics on the women only forum have nothing to do with Women Only. Shouldn't topics that are "Women only" be at least gender based? If not it just becomes a an exclusivity forum with gender bias with no real purpose except the sense that women need to be protected from male opinion on all things. I feel that the Women's Only forum was created for the purpose of us women who want to discuss issues that are relevant to our interests amongst ourselves. Concerning the topics of discussion in the Women Only forum, topics of interest to women should not be relegated to "Chick flicks", make-up and glamour, and whatever else is thought to be "woman-specific". There's even a forum for women where men are welcome to participate (protection from male opinion removed ). Beauty wrote: Oh I definately think there is a difference in how men and women communicate but I won't go there. I think the topics in the womens forum is a tangent from other women issues. There's no doubt about this! Last edited by mixedmom on Mon 09 Jul 2007 03:36; edited 1 time in total Back to top Salsassin SuperWizard Joined: 04 Apr 2005 {Posts: 3515 } Posted: Mon 09 Jul 2007 03:29    Post subject: Re: Topics and Gender Bias mixedmom wrote: Salsassin wrote: I just noticed that some of the topics on the women only forum have nothing to do with Women Only. Shouldn't topics that are "Women only" be at least gender based? If not it just becomes a an exclusivity forum with gender bias with no real purpose except the sense that women need to be protected from male opinion on all things. I feel that the Women's Only forum was created for the purpose of us women who want to discuss issues relevant to our interests amongst ourselves. Topics of interest to women should not be relegated to "Chick flicks", make-up and glamour, and whatever else is thought to be "woman-specific". There's even a forum for women where men are welcome to participate. The reason I ask is some of those topics seem to be just mainstream topics, no different than those on the rest of the board. i.e: http://onedroprule.org/viewtopic.php?t=1419 Not sure why that would be a women's only topic Back to top mixedmom Moderator Joined: 27 Nov 2004 {Posts: 782 } Posted: Mon 09 Jul 2007 03:43    Post subject: Re: Topics and Gender Bias Salsassin wrote: The reason I ask is some of those topics seem to be just mainstream topics, no different than those on the rest of the board. i.e: http://onedroprule.org/viewtopic.php?t=1419 Not sure why that would be a women's only topic I started this topic in the Women Only forum because I wanted to discuss this amongst the women here at ODR. I wanted our (women's) perspective on this issue. Race issues impact women very differently than men in a lot of cases and I was interested in women's perspective. If you'd like, either you or I could start this topic in another forum where men can participate. Back to top Salsassin SuperWizard Joined: 04 Apr 2005 {Posts: 3515 } Posted: Mon 09 Jul 2007 04:44    Post subject: Re: Topics and Gender Bias mixedmom wrote: Salsassin wrote: The reason I ask is some of those topics seem to be just mainstream topics, no different than those on the rest of the board. i.e: http://onedroprule.org/viewtopic.php?t=1419 Not sure why that would be a women's only topic I started this topic in the Women Only forum because I wanted to discuss this amongst the women here at ODR. I wanted our (women's) perspective on this issue. Race issues impact women very differently than men in a lot of cases and I was interested in women's perspective. If you'd like, either you or I could start this topic in another forum where men can participate. I'll let you start it. Back to top mixedmom Moderator Joined: 27 Nov 2004 {Posts: 782 } Posted: Mon 09 Jul 2007 11:56    Post subject: Okay Salsassin, your request is granted! Here's the link, http://onedroprule.org/viewtopic.php?p=27319#27319. Now please be aware, you men will have NO protection from our female opinions!!! Back to top gemini072 Moderator Joined: 27 Nov 2004 {Posts: 2941 } Posted: Mon 09 Jul 2007 12:18    Post subject: Salsassin wrote: I agree. If we are going to be about gender bias just for the reason of gender bias, then it should be equal. To be honest I don't see much difference in the opinions by gender here anyway. I see a big difference in responses and thoughts when it comes to gender. Back to top kalima Experienced User Joined: 10 May 2007 {Posts: 138 } Location: Oklahoma City Posted: Tue 10 Jul 2007 01:53    Post subject: Re: Topics and Gender Bias Salsassin wrote: I just noticed that some of the topics on the women only forum have nothing to do with Women Only. Shouldn't topics that are "Women only" be at least gender based? If not it just becomes a an exclusivity forum with gender bias with no real purpose except the sense that women need to be protected from male opinion on all things. LOL this reminds me of the way I and most whites feel with POC-only groups. eta: those groups are there for a reason. Back to top Patience Mentor Joined: 13 Mar 2007 {Posts: 261 } Location: Canada Posted: Tue 10 Jul 2007 10:55    Post subject: Re: Topics and Gender Bias kalima wrote: Salsassin wrote: I just noticed that some of the topics on the women only forum have nothing to do with Women Only. Shouldn't topics that are "Women only" be at least gender based? If not it just becomes a an exclusivity forum with gender bias with no real purpose except the sense that women need to be protected from male opinion on all things. LOL this reminds me of the way I and most whites feel with POC-only groups. eta: those groups are there for a reason. Kalima, what is POC? I looked it up but only found Professional Organizers of Canada, (which in itself amazes me that closet cleaners would have a professional organization.) Back to top mixedmom Moderator Joined: 27 Nov 2004 {Posts: 782 } Posted: Tue 10 Jul 2007 11:31    Post subject: Re: Topics and Gender Bias I'm guessing that POC means People of Color Patience wrote: kalima wrote: Salsassin wrote: I just noticed that some of the topics on the women only forum have nothing to do with Women Only. Shouldn't topics that are "Women only" be at least gender based? If not it just becomes a an exclusivity forum with gender bias with no real purpose except the sense that women need to be protected from male opinion on all things. LOL this reminds me of the way I and most whites feel with POC-only groups. eta: those groups are there for a reason. Kalima, what is POC? I looked it up but only found Professional Organizers of Canada, (which in itself amazes me that closet cleaners would have a professional organization.) Back to top Patience Mentor Joined: 13 Mar 2007 {Posts: 261 } Location: Canada Posted: Tue 10 Jul 2007 11:40    Post subject: Re: Topics and Gender Bias mixedmom wrote: I'm guessing that POC means People of Color Thanks. Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         The Study of Racialism Forum Index -> Site Management All times are GMT Page 1 of 1 Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group