Is There Such A Thing As Female Privilege?

[origamicage]

In the sex positive talk space we hear a lot about “male privilege” but rarely - if ever - discuss what privileges women have that men don’t.

But women do have "female privilege" even though we rarely address this concept and, when we do, it's quickly scoffed at and derailed.

But it shouldn’t be. And I’ll explain why.

But first, let’s look at the

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[hammersxstrings]

okay so, in just skimming it and being completely lazy and not wanting to C&P specific things, most of those "privilege's" they cite are natural occurences-longer lives, GIVING BIRTH, not being as susceptible to cancer (altho I would guess that prob have to do with, in general, a more cautious lifestyle with less substance abuse and probably less likely to work in areas that would contribute to cancer, y/n?)

but. I mean, male privilege, a lot of times, the reason why it's oppressive is because its systemic through society, ie not a natural cause but on the active part of men oppressing women. Am I on the right track here?

in summation, I agree with OP. Call BS

[nimago]

not being as susceptible to cancer

Not to nitpick, but the article said not to die from cancer. And this is because women are more likely to see doctors/seek medical care therefore are more likely to catch signs of cancer earlier making their prognosis better.

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I mean, it doesn't take away from your point.

[roseofjuly]

Also, "cancer" is a huge catch-all term. There are lots of cancers that women are more prone to, not to mention that there are cancers that only women get.

[visiblemarket]

I swear I read an article with the same basic title, same basic points, same logical flaws, that I fully expected to be this article when I saw it (I was just coming to make sure it was the same one). The fact that there (at least) two of them out there doesn't exactly shock me, but it does kind of bum me out.

[clevermanka]

OMG YOUR ICON <3

[visiblemarket]

Lol, isn't it great? Sometimes it takes people awhile to get, but I love it.

[clevermanka]

I'm the graduate secretary in a university English department. I want this on a shirt to give to a couple of my grad students.

[iolarah]

“male disprivilege”
TROLOLOLOL! Whatever, dude. If paying the tab on a date pisses you off that much, then ask beforehand if you can split the tab evenly. Most women won't mind. Disprivilege. Haha. I'll remember that the next time I get passed over for a promotion.

[stellar_kar]

I know I don't feel right about having a guy I just met pay for me...I'd rather we paid for ourselves

[iolarah]

Sometimes it's nice, but I definitely don't expect it. I prefer it be negotiated either before the date, or at the beginning of the date. And yeah, some guys who offer, it feels like they're doing it to get something back *ew no*

[sihaya09]

Yeah, especially when I've known dudes who were like "I paid, so it entitles me to nookie."

[origamicage]

Oh and his twitter is here

[origamicage]

doesn't he? ugh. sometimes I'm really glad I'm a lesbian.

[roseofjuly]

haha I cracked up at this comment. It was so indicative that he is NOT.

[itcamefromjapan]

I feel your pain, Roy.