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[–] 48 points 2 months ago (2 children)

I mean, maybe, but I seriously would not underestimate the internalized misogony of older women.

A few years ago, we had an event in our village and I was assigned to do the dishes, along with a handful of younger girls.
And for whatever reason, my aunt came into the kitchen, saw me in the dishwashing corner and then basically wanted me to say that I was only there to show the girls how to do it, not because I was working there myself.

Like she was seriously disgruntled when I replied that the girls know just as well how to do it.

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  • [–] 11 points 2 months ago

    I was raised by two women like this and despite my best efforts I have internalized misogyny now. It takes a great deal of effort to overcome, especially when I'm anxious. It did make me determined to make sure my kids don't suffer the same fate.

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