@Minus
I think it depends on the school you go to. In my middle school, the only guys we had were the janitors and the occasional sub. But my high school has more male teachers that females. It probably helps that my school is an all-guy school.
I want to make one of these saying “WOMEN CAN BE TEACHERS!”. It’s one of those things where you have to wonder, who exactly are they yelling at? Does anyone still exist that disagrees with this? I don’t think so.
Also I’m using teachers as an example because I can’t think of any job that has such a gender imbalance. There are probably more male nurses than there are male teachers these days. Maybe that’s only a trend in my part of England though.
@Background Pony #0A92
Exactly.
No “feminist” issue to whine about? Create your own! Just find any random job or position of power that doesn’t even have unbalanced representation, and proclaim “WIMMIN CAN DO DIS TOO!!”, and BAM! “Feminist” popularity ticket!
un bono pa’ estos ponis culiaos
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@Tenafly Viper
Yeah, I don’t think this is as “bad” as the other “mouthpiece” pics we usually see. This one at least comes off more innocent, and positive, at least.
Now if it was saying “only women should lead,” then I’d understand all the drama over it.
@aibr
“Sorry if I implied something like that. I was letting of some steam from my systems. It just irritate me to see this kind of proclamation that “Girls can do this too!”, because in the end it’s pointless. If they can do, then do it.”
>No problem, I think the same.
“Why? They might not be as loved as our supreme overlord Queen Celestia, but I believe it’s well accepted that both of them are strong political rulers.”
>Let’s just say I don’t agree with some of their politics.
@jarf6
>4th point
Sorry if I implied something like that. I was letting of some steam from my systems. It just irritate me to see this kind of proclamation that “Girls can do this too!”, because in the end it’s pointless. If they can do, then do it.
>3th point
Why? They might not be as loved as our supreme overlord Queen Celestia, but I believe it’s well accepted that both of them are strong political rulers.
Yeah, I don’t want to start a debate either so I’ll just agree with you there - she’s a divisive figure. The general (popular) consensus outside of the southern, more traditionally conservative parts of England would be towards “bad”, to put it mildly. I’m including my own country, Ireland, in that. Though the reasons for that are different and involve issues that pre-date Thatcher.
I’d rather not take the comments section down that political rabbit hole so before I say anything more, are you a supporter of Thatcher or is that a sincere question born out of genuinely not knowing?
@Background Pony #05A8 “Duh-Murica?” Cute…
Y’know, alot of us here are ’Merican, so it’s a li’l uncalled for to insult others’ countries. I don’t go around insulting where you’re from.
Also, even if we never had a women prez yet, we’ve had alot of women Governors, mayors, and many other elected officials.
Second, my apologies. When I wrote my comment I was thinking on more modern times, so I didn’t take into consideration the examples you mention.
Third, I don’t think Margareth Thatcher and Angela Merkel are good examples of women on leading roles (neither Isabella I of Castile, BTW).
Fourth, I’m far from being one of those whinny self-proclaimed feminist. I think everyone should have the same rights and responsabilities, regardless genre, race, or social condition.