Rochsub2009 -> RE: Is financial domination a legitimate form of D/s? (2/7/2013 2:35:39 PM)
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ORIGINAL: Nelee The way you both refer to women is a bit offensive to me. So. Yeah. Talking about women as if they're prizes to be won isn't cool, guys. Especially when a society run by men is why we can't be in the same positions of power ourselves. No offense intended. I think I stated that I was making a broad generalization, and that it didn't apply to all women. But I don't think there is anyone on this board who can honestly say that they don't know at least one woman who is unduly attracted to rich guys. Perhaps there's even a sound reason for that attraction (a belief that he can provide financial security). But I don't think anyone will argue that the phenomenon that I described doesn't exist. ;-) BTW, the last part of your comment paints women as victims. Some might find THAT to be offensive. quote:
"Strength" means different things for different people, and different things in different societies. In our capitalistic society, money may be the quickest (and arguably most efficient way) to gain "strength", but it is not the only way. I agree completely. However, I was only using money and beauty as analogs for power, since those are the two things that are in play when it comes to financial domination. Typically, the woman utilizes her beauty (a major source of HER power) to convince the man to hand over his cash (a tangible representation of HIS power). quote:
TAFKAA is not necessarily wrong, since strength in this society is commonly measured by wealth, and (In America, at least) wealth is power. I agree with him as well. However, I chose to ignore personal power, positional power, etc. because they weren't really germane to the discussion at hand. quote:
So, to disagree with you both, I wouldn't say that strength/money is the "end all" for women, as there are other traits we're more than happy to look to for a suitable partner. Yes. Like my 11 inch.......... Oh, never mind. [:D]
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