Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Warpy

(111,124 posts)
1. Women have been on the front lines of every struggle
Wed Jan 25, 2012, 03:14 PM
Jan 2012

but once the old regime is toppled, women are the ones first excluded from the new, as though we represent an uncontrollable element that might threaten the power of the precious males who are trying to grab it first.

A war against women usually follows the war against the old regime. It's one of those facts of history.

Women have been on the front lines of every struggle Warpy Jan 2012 #1
yep n/t RainDog Jan 2012 #4
sadly true G_j Jan 2012 #5
someday riverwalker Jan 2012 #2
It's salafi spring... David__77 Jan 2012 #3
Latest Discussions»Issue Forums»Editorials & Other Articles»No Arab Spring without wo...»Reply #1