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Mysogony - are women fueling this issue?

(32 Posts)
Oreo Wed 18-Feb-26 15:48:00

Epstein victims apart, there does seem to be a topical theme around women and weakness, the hair extensions/ talons/ tweakments, the parroting of MH problems where none really exist. Chasing shallow celebrities and preferring to have perfect hair and teeth over talent, given a choice.Girls thinking they have to look like porn stars to appeal to boys.
We seem to be going backwards in the liberation of women.

Casdon Wed 18-Feb-26 15:37:47

My understanding from reading about the Epstein case is that many women were trafficked, and their passports were withheld so they were unable to escape. An investigation has now started in the UK, where it appears the private planes would land at Stansted airport en route from Eastern Europe to the USA with trafficked women on board.

AGAA4 Wed 18-Feb-26 15:22:54

We don't hear much about women who are powerful in different ways as many of us are.
As women who are not victims of the likes of Epstein and others it's only right that we call out these crimes and misogyny where we see it.

M0nica Wed 18-Feb-26 15:13:15

In both sexes there are people who are strong and prepared to speak out and manage to live quite happily without butt lifts and othe tweakements.

Similalry there are men who ae weak and insecure and look to people live Andrew Tate for reassurance.

I was not brought up to look for male approval, nor to seek their admiration by prettifying myself or abaising myself to them. I was/am not alone. In my life I have known hundreds of women who have gone out looking for careers in male dominated industries without once batting on eyelid or dressing to attract them sexually.

Look around yourself at all the women in leading companies and managing projects.

I think your view of how women behave in the work place and out is somewhat out of kilter with what is really happening.

nanaK54 Wed 18-Feb-26 15:08:43

Galaxy

The word is misogyny. I use my power to correct people on the Internet.

I use my power to agree with you!

Galaxy Wed 18-Feb-26 15:05:59

The word is misogyny. I use my power to correct people on the Internet.

kjmpde Wed 18-Feb-26 14:58:16

Recent news shows that women are "victims" of Epstein regardless of the woman's age. ( I'm not discussing grooming from a young age) Workplaces are asked to adapt to health issues which only women suffer from such as the menopause. today we hear that women are paying for butt lifts in public toilets and suffer the consequences of poor hygiene.
Is it showing men that women are unable of making informed decisions ?
does this show some men that women are weak and unable of handling their own lives?
I would much prefer to hear that there were women involved with Epstein who made the decision to leave that environment. I would prefer to hear that women loved their own bodies and declined some cosmetic procedures. I would prefer to hear that some women were able to handle a big project at work during their menopause .
Why are we hearing that so many women are "victims" rather than all of this negative press.
Please tell me that women are powerful and not victims