ext_183466 ([identity profile] estrellada.livejournal.com) wrote in [personal profile] the_fantastic_ms_fox 2007-04-08 11:24 pm (UTC)

Addressing your complaints:

re: hip-hop etc. A lot of the complaints registered was the complaint of many kids embracing 'hip hop culture' as a way of justifying misogyny, violence and irresponsibility by kids who don't understand what 'street' culture is about.

re: Straight guys - it's hard to parse this one, because I've basically observed/experienced things like:
-straight men not recognizing feminine women as 'queer'
-or assuming that they might have a chance for sexual interactions anyways

Again, I think they were complaining of a larger phenomenon than ONE person.

Also, basically, in-group complaining (which I read this as "you know, the thing that happens to people like us that we all deal with in different ways") is a way to bond and communicate common experiences.

Finally, not all sexual interest is desired or flattering. I'm a little tired of the idea that I should *always* be flattered by people wanting to be in my pants: If the person is acting on fallacious assumptions, or does not respect me as an individual, it's just annoying.

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