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Have you ever had experiences like the one Solnit describes in Chapter One, when a (wealthy white) man can't even hear that she is the author of the book he is describing?

Shelley Diamond yes, many times. For instance, I was on the Board of Directors of a non-profit. When I would offer suggestions, there would be a silence. Often in the…moreyes, many times. For instance, I was on the Board of Directors of a non-profit. When I would offer suggestions, there would be a silence. Often in the same meeting, a man would offer the same suggestion and the response would be "That's a great idea". They could not seem to "hear" the idea if it came from a woman. I observed this happening when other women spoke up as well...(less)

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Is this book meant to hate on men or empower women?

Lyn Jensen Strange dichotomy you've got going here--it either hates on men or it empowers women, there are no other possibilities. How about neither? Criticizing…moreStrange dichotomy you've got going here--it either hates on men or it empowers women, there are no other possibilities. How about neither? Criticizing men isn't hating on them. Women don't need a book to be empowered. If you're a woman, you know all about "mansplaining" even before it had a name. If you're a man, and can't handle criticism, then you're not much of a man.(less)

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Out of all the thoughtful comments why does no one remember their 13+ years of being forced to sit down, shut up and listen to the 'authority' dictate boring learning directions? Kids know clearly what modern brain science has found; people of all ages learn by trial and error to solve problems that are relevant to their lives--that they have an emotional connection to. The state-mandated curriculum teaches to lecture

Ren This is not a question, but a rant.

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