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Old Sep 21, 2017, 12:40 AM
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Originally Posted by rufiki View Post
On her backpack she puts all kinds of pins and patches. Some are for boy band singers and stuff, but also are pins saying, "Feminist Killjoy", "You Stink", and "F**k Off". Not the message I would want her to give to the world.
Just so you know, the term "feminist killjoy" is actually a reference to an academic book by Sara Ahmed which is a very smart social critique. I would be proud of her for being so well read and culturally and politically engaged. I'm a professor and I actually helped a smart high school student edit her college essay which she entitled "Feminist Killjoy." She got into four ivy leagues.

I wouldn't criticize her attitude and values just because you don't understand them. She is of s different generation and may be doing just fine. Parents don't always "get" their children or stepchildren. I can remember my dad thinking I ruined my life and career prospects when I got a tattoo. I still managed to get a PhD and was president of the graduate student assembly. Cultural values change over time.
Thanks for this!
rufiki