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Old Jul 02, 2006, 02:55 AM
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Answer to Rhapsody: Yes, it is male stereotyping. Asking, "Why do men...?" is asking about qualities you attribute to men. If she felt both sexes did these things, she should ask, "Why do some people...?" And it is wrong when men do it, too.
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