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Re: TNG S5: The Perfect Mate

@ Jason R.
"Your assertions about us living in a "patriarchal society"etc... seemed pretty self-evidently feminist to me"
Would you not say that a western societies in the 90s were overwhelmingly ruled by men? If you would answer yes then the word patriarchical society is fitting.
To quote the Oxford dictionary:" A system of society or government in which men hold the power and women are largely excluded from it."

The societies portrayed (the Kriosians and the other ones) have only male representatives and have no problem with using women as peace offerings. If women were equal in their societies and the female metamorph poses such a risk to men why not just send a female ambassador? The thought apparently never crossed their minds There is no indication that they are not patriarchical societies.

So far I see no feminist perspective. I'm just using standard sociological terminology and stating the obvious.

"As to your second question, apart from the fact that my assertion was plainly true? I dunno - I got this my ideology isn't ideology but obvious truth vibe from your post."
Would you say that the USA were not a patriarchical society during the 90s? If so then I would love to see your prove for that.

" This was after you labelled another poster "masculanist" (whatever that means)"
You do have google, don't you? The word is masculinist.

"And yeah I did take a women's studies course once upon a time"
How did that come about? Didn't you once mention that you have no higher education?

"So what's your deal anyway? Is "feminist" a pejorative label in your milieu?"
No again. I find it more interesting why think that someone who mentions easily verifiable facts about male female relations is a feminist.

You on the other hand seem determined to label me in a way that you think devalues my opinion?
Let's make this easy.
Do you agree with Skepticals statement:
"given the general societal pressure of telling men that the women are ALWAYS right when it comes to relationship issues, and that a man who marries should get used to losing every argument?"