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History of Feminism

CTyankee

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7. And if they don't assert themselves they're blamed for their own predicament.

Reply to hlthe2b (Reply #6)

Fri May 16, 2014, 01:29 PM

May 2014

I cannot believe the utter stupidity of the New York Times. I hope Jill sues their ass for sex discrimination and wins a huge award.

They look like boneheads.

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Why Jill Abramson Was Fired [View all] eridani May 2014 OP

Screw them. bravenak May 2014 #1

Me too. Enthusiast May 2014 #4

For all I know baquet could be great DonCoquixote May 2014 #2

Good point. Enthusiast May 2014 #3

Figures ismnotwasm May 2014 #5

women who assert themselves, who are competent are "pushy", "aggressive", "ball-busters".... hlthe2b May 2014 #6

And if they don't assert themselves they're blamed for their own predicament. CTyankee May 2014 #7

Time to cancel my digital subscription. OneCrazyDiamond May 2014 #8

I'm sure her "comparable" pay is justified. redqueen May 2014 #9

LOL, because discriminatory hiring and compensation practices just ceased to exist over night a few bettyellen May 2014 #10