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Jon, I've just realised you've expanded on post #5. My answers relate to your unedited post. I've been very clear that feminism is not about equality between the sexes. Women don't want to be the same as men. The patriarchy is hurting you too. My point is, the patriarchy isn't working for...

Being pedantic, I think those are steps 2 and 3.

Okay - news just in: Women do not want what men have because the patriarchy hurts men too. Feminism is not ‘for the equality of all people’. Feminism is not ‘the belief that women should be treated the same as men.’ Feminism is not ‘the movement to make women equal to men in society.’ Feminism...

I'm probably going to be ejected from the Sisterhood for saying this, but no - I don't believe feminism is about equality. How do we measure equality? For me, and many other women, it's about equality of opportunity. Women and men will never be equal. In the same way I can't compare myself to...

That's a good way of putting it. I started my post with reference to a continuum. Society in general is moving along a continuum as we develop our thinking to adapt to the problems and issues an evolving world throws up. I can see the patterns in history where groups of people who have felt in...

I think you have to start with the question, what do you mean by modern feminism? Let's do a little history lesson - sorry if you know all this already, but it might be helpful to see how each 'wave' of feminism has focused on specific issues, so you can see that feminism is aiming to move...

It's fine, Doc. I posted my comment for comic value as I figured we all probably know each other sufficiently to get the humour.

What really annoys me.... Sexism.

I generally have an online and offline life of harmony. I dislike thinking I may have upset others and if/when I do, it's not intentional. I'm very forgiving and resilient. I'm also tactful and diplomatic because I need to be able to get the best out of people in my job. I'm also very forgiving...

He's about my age. Maybe a little younger.

I went out quickly to get a pint of milk from the supermarket before it closed. On my way back in, one of my (male) neighbours was standing in his doorway, smoking. It's currently arctic, with a high wind and it's also raining lightly. I'd lent him an umbrella on Saturday evening - and he's just...

It's a win/win.

And there's something immensely pleasurable in knowing that even with your political convictions, you are voting for the opposition.

Then I would suggest Nottingham Police must have a near 100% detection and successful prosecution record for other crimes if they believe their scarce resources are best deployed in this manner.

Glad you are sticking to your word.

Erm. What is a washing machine other than a robot that washes your clothes?

The EU citizens living in the UK are all very worried. In many cases there are two choices: 1. Apply for settled status and give up EU rights (including the right to free movement) 2. Leave. As it is, if I rely solely on my Irish passport, I will not be able to vote in the May elections next year.

Interesting points, Jon. Going back to the link I posted, the Public Order Act, 1986 states: A person who uses threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour, or displays any written material which is threatening, abusive or insulting, is guilty of an offence if— (a) he intends thereby...

Post-Brexit, the UK will not be bound by the EU privacy laws. Or any other EU law for that matter. Or ... I'll stop there, before I give myself an anxiety attack.

The law defines hate speech: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hate_speech_laws_in_the_United_Kingdom