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Where is a discussion about Father's Rights?
Up front allow me to say that I am a clear supporter of abortion rights under any and all circumstances. I was raised in a strongly feminist household and support equal rights for women and do not believe they have been achieved yet. And yet I was deeply troubled by the language Linda used in this article in its absolutism about it being only ...
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AJIntrocaso
on
August 13, 2008
Evidence?
So nice of the XXers to blog about how the family courts are allegedly biased against men. Where is the factual evidence? I don't give a hoot about all these anecdotes. Show me some data that say that, all things being equal, a mother will win custody of the children due to gender bias. It's not possible because each case is unique and must be ...
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XX Factor
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parker
on
August 5, 2008
Father's Rights groups blame feminism
Fathers Rights groups blame women & feminism for their problems & all the world's social ills. Responsible or Positive Parenting groups, on the other hand, can be pro-feminist.Sometimes it can be difficult to distinguish them apart. Many outrageous FR groups have tempered their words (but not their beliefs). For more info on the FR ...
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XX Factor
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Jomada
on
August 5, 2008
The Truth
The truth is, feminism has helped pave the road to increased involvement by fathers by creating partnerships in marriage. Another truth, however, is that women STILL do 5 X the amount of child care in a marriage. So while the idea of shared parenting when couples divorce is GREAT, why not start it when the child is born? It is a known fact that ...
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XX Factor
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Jomada
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August 4, 2008