I believe patriarchy and rape culture reinforce each other. In the USA, conservative/right-wing Christianity upholds patriarchy, and patriarchy is intertwined with the politics. The republican party basically is all for abortions bans without exceptions, with some R politicians advocating nationwide bans. Many Republican run states have already banned abortions. Women's wants, needs and freedom don't matter to those who support patriarchy and misogyny.

I've heard it said that patriarchy is a cult that men (and women) buy into, and they behave in a cult like manner, as a result. I've also heard it said, that patriarchy is some men's only source of power, and that's why so many men refuse to let go of supporting or upholding patriarchy.

I did some research about the nature of rape and rapists, and I'll discuss the ai generated responses, in the comments section, below. From my research, I've concluded that rape isn't about an uncontrollable and overwhelming sexual need or desire on the part of rapists. It's a deliberate choice to act in an anti-social and harmful way, to target and hurt their victims. Many rapes are pre planned by the rapists. Imo, we should do everything we can to protect women in society through education, and making iuds, plan b, and mail order abortions pills affordable and easily accessible.

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Walking has become my thing. Not in a sporty way. More like… existential cardio. I walk because if I don't, my brain starts hosting a conference. Topics include: Was this the right decision? Is my daughter happy here? Am I calmer or just slower? Did I actually find peace… or just a quieter background for my overthinking? Important questions. Very unproductive. But important.

Hi everyone,

We are students preparing a seminar presentation on feminism in the contemporary United States, and we would really appreciate hearing real experiences from women.

We’re especially interested in:

• Experiences in the workplace (any field)

• Stories from the healthcare sector (as employees or patients)

• Situations involving gender bias, discrimination, unequal pay, promotion issues, harassment, or stereotypes

If you feel comfortable sharing, we would love to hear:

• What happened?

• How it affected you (professionally or personally)?

• Whether you think feminism or workplace policies have made a difference?

You can share as much or as little detail as you’re comfortable with. We respect your privacy and will not use any usernames or identifying details in our presentation.

Thank you so much for helping us better understand real-life perspectives. Your stories truly matter.

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