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Moms--What would you do if I did to your daughter what I did to this little girl today? (And a sincere question)

The Horse @TheHorse (238356) • Walnut Creek, California 18 Apr 18

In Northern California, people generally ignore those around them. But that's not the case with the littlies, who have not yet been socialized to be un-curious. About an hour ago as I stood in line at Kaiser to pick up my...

fun things to do when standing in line

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Men conditioned by media opressed women

Bethany Joy Fowler @Withmythirdeye (2) 17 Oct 16

Yes, makeup is art, but that can only be the excuse as long as women feel insecure talking about their insecurities. Let's face it, alot of women don't like the way they look, ofcourse, not everyone is going to have the perfect...

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Research experiment for my Sociology class..lol

JenInTN @JenInTN (27514) • United States 25 Sep 11

Ok..this sociology class that I took has really rocked my world. We had to do several research assignments but the last one I did had to do was the hardest. Since sociology is the study of people...I had to bring a few people into...

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unlikely marriage??

john_alabaz2000 @john_alabaz2000 (44) • Philippines 16 Mar 10

would there be a possibility for marriages between to similar sexes happen here in the Philippines?...what would be your stand in this proposition?...are you in favor or not??

marriage

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Is makeup necessary for ladies?

phillip_shiny @phillip_shiny (2330) • India 30 Jul 09

I am just curious to know why most women put makeup or last min touch up for their face. Is this necessary. If not, will they look ugly? I think women are beautiful without makeup. Please post your thoughts. Cheers.

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To shave or not to shave, that is the quesiton!

fruitcakeliz @fruitcakeliz (2638) • United States 20 Jul 09

After responding in a thread about women choosing to wear bras or not...i was inspired to get others peoples opinions on another social aesthetic matter. In todays society (at least in the US) it is the social norm for women to...

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Obama bowing to Saudi King...

taface412 @taface412 (3175) • United States 10 Apr 09

This morning on the news I heard the most ridiculous criticism of Obama yet, and I am not even a supporter of the man. I recognize him as our President and he is representing the US. Now I think how people are overreacting to this...

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i have been thinking about it...and no, i will not marry you....

raclie @raclie (1732) • Singapore 6 Aug 08

no, dont worry... was not proposed... lol... but was thinking of this... why do people want to get married? whats wrong with just living together? getting married may make you feel trapped.... and you may "just want to get...

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is it a deal or no deal?

gsgonzalez2007 @gsgonzalez2007 (1004) • Philippines 25 Jun 08

When people say that you are supposed to say and act accordingly to the social norms of the community is it a deal or no deal? For you what is important, what may people really say about you or what you really like to say and do...

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Watching for Death?

Amber @AmbiePam (121127) • United States 12 Apr 08

I was reading a review of the upcoming season of "Deadliest Catch" which airs on the Discovery Channel. It is about crab fishing, and how it is the most dangerous job in the world. It ticked me off because the reviewer said the...

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When is too old to have long hair?

CoffeeAnyone @CoffeeAnyone (3210) • Canada 6 Jun 07

I have had long hair all my life! When I was younger I can remember the old women comment here and then on older women with long hair saying; "oh, she is too old to have long hair". Even saying to one of their friends don't you...

long hair

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What do you do on an elevator?

crazynurse @crazynurse (7482) • United States 16 Feb 07

What is the strangest/funniest/weirdest thing you have ever seen done on an elevator? What do you do when on an elevator? Are you the quiet type? Do you speak to others on the elevator? Several days ago I got on an elevator...

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Women empowerment Legislation.

swarn47 @swarn47 (1706) • India 31 Dec 06

I have seen that many women empowerment legislations have been made to empower women. Have these legislations made women more powerful in reality? Are the women using their powers or misusing their powers conferred upon them by...

marital bondage

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What should I do?

nbeneby @nbeneby (416) • United States 20 Sep 06

I have an assignment due for my sociology class where I have to break a social norm then explain the reaction of those who witnessed me break the norm and how I felt. Any ideas on