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Feminism and Diversity

Nikia

(11,411 posts)

31. The problem is that women are not supposed to get angry

Reply to Tuesday Afternoon (Original post)

Sun Feb 26, 2012, 01:03 PM

Feb 2012

If we get angry, than we are too angry. We might be called derogatory names or described as "irrational".
If we try not to appear angry, we might be described as "not assertive enough".
Men are allowed to angry although a minority male being angry might be seen as threatening.
I don't know how we get out of this bind.

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how seriously would you take this comment when coming from a man? [View all] Tuesday Afternoon Feb 2012 OP

Yes; Yes; could be. Depends on the circumstances. elleng Feb 2012 #1

clarification, please... are you answering in order? Tuesday Afternoon Feb 2012 #3

In order: elleng Feb 2012 #13

ok. thanks Tuesday Afternoon Feb 2012 #14

Is it just another way to dismiss a female debate? PDJane Feb 2012 #2

thank you for the comment. Tuesday Afternoon Feb 2012 #4

I've seen this comment from males Warpy Feb 2012 #5

thank you for the comment Tuesday Afternoon Feb 2012 #8

"Tone argument" Starry Messenger Feb 2012 #6

thank you for the link and the quote. Tuesday Afternoon Feb 2012 #10

Different rhetorical styles appeal to different people. ZombieHorde Feb 2012 #7

thank you for the comment. Tuesday Afternoon Feb 2012 #11

You're welcome. Thanks for the thread. nt ZombieHorde Feb 2012 #21

Anger Is Justified TheMastersNemesis Feb 2012 #9

ok...question for clarification Tuesday Afternoon Feb 2012 #12

Needs No Context TheMastersNemesis Feb 2012 #17

thank you very much for a well reasoned and thoughtful reply and the history of Tuesday Afternoon Feb 2012 #18

Addendum Clarification. TheMastersNemesis Feb 2012 #19

yes, and you are explaining how theatre works within the confines of reflecting Tuesday Afternoon Feb 2012 #20

Mores In Context TheMastersNemesis Feb 2012 #22

That depends ProgressiveProfessor Feb 2012 #15

refer to comment #9 (and my reply #12) on this thread, please -- Tuesday Afternoon Feb 2012 #16

I would take that comment as an invitation to respond with a kick to the groin. laconicsax Feb 2012 #23

thank you for the comment. Tuesday Afternoon Feb 2012 #28

Depends on the context. JoeyT Feb 2012 #24

thank you for the comment Tuesday Afternoon Feb 2012 #29

I think context really is important and here's why justiceischeap Feb 2012 #25

it was the second. thanks Tuesday Afternoon Feb 2012 #26

"You'd be angry too if you were held to a completely different standard because of your gender." CrispyQ Feb 2012 #27

thank you for the comment Tuesday Afternoon Feb 2012 #30

The problem is that women are not supposed to get angry Nikia Feb 2012 #31

Often, it is. gkhouston Feb 2012 #32