tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9048008773247914458.post1794239217147327035..comments2024-03-26T11:27:17.210-04:00Comments on IN THE KNOW WITH RO: CAN WE TALK ABOUT SEX? (Mini-rant)ROhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07417463444013920901noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9048008773247914458.post-43126676466012228632016-08-13T08:11:33.518-04:002016-08-13T08:11:33.518-04:00Wow! That is crazy!Sometimes I wish we were more u...Wow! That is crazy!Sometimes I wish we were more united in these type of scenarios so people could understand. So very sad...ROhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07417463444013920901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9048008773247914458.post-1441723358318998272016-08-13T08:08:56.454-04:002016-08-13T08:08:56.454-04:00You are right. It could sadly happen to anyone. Cr...You are right. It could sadly happen to anyone. Crazy!ROhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07417463444013920901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9048008773247914458.post-67102577790609496352016-07-27T16:05:09.091-04:002016-07-27T16:05:09.091-04:00People don't realize how prevalent this STILL ...People don't realize how prevalent this STILL is. I watch Big Brother's live feeds and one of the houseguests was harassing some of the women in the house--calling them fat, slapping them on the butt, etc. In a forum, I spoke up about it and I was SHOCKED at the things people were saying. Women were even worse than men at victim blaming. "Those women walk around in bathing suits all day. It's their fault they're harassed." And, "Those women just need to suck it up and stop being babies." THIS is why men get away with it...people don't want to believe women when they say it happens to them and women are our own worst enemies.Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9048008773247914458.post-1681618089113667212016-07-27T11:26:00.087-04:002016-07-27T11:26:00.087-04:00It IS sad that this exists!And Ro, I don't thi...It IS sad that this exists!And Ro, I don't think it's going to go away anytime soon. It can come from male or female so really no one is safe. I don't know why some people can't seem to keep their hands to themselves. ASK a person out and get to know them before you cross that line... but the sad fact of it all is, is that most people don't think like this...Keionda @Keionda Hearts Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04029271435528363669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9048008773247914458.post-50164603363316038582016-07-27T06:44:29.966-04:002016-07-27T06:44:29.966-04:00You're right, Anna. A lot of bosses have the ...You're right, Anna. A lot of bosses have the power, but are just getting started in business. Great point! Hugs...ROhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07417463444013920901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9048008773247914458.post-35438807625277977322016-07-25T00:19:31.003-04:002016-07-25T00:19:31.003-04:00It's awful when men or women do that in the wo...It's awful when men or women do that in the workplace. I wouldn't say it's limited to the rich either. Just because you own a business or are a boss doesn't mean you're rich. Anna (herding cats-burning soup)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17422129120413380189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9048008773247914458.post-29241447386588973372016-07-24T06:49:25.626-04:002016-07-24T06:49:25.626-04:00Wow! That's a powerful message, and one I'...Wow! That's a powerful message, and one I've never paid attention to. I agree that we were probably conditioned as young people to accept certain things that are definitely not ok. I'm just sick that this stuff is still happening, and people think it's ok. I do have to give some kudos to your daughter for getting the role and performing it LIVE. What a wonderful accomplishment! Hugs...ROhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07417463444013920901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9048008773247914458.post-57358505753479108962016-07-24T06:44:02.520-04:002016-07-24T06:44:02.520-04:00You are so right, Joy! What makes people think th...You are so right, Joy! What makes people think this type of behavior is ok for anyone to have to deal with? Crazy!ROhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07417463444013920901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9048008773247914458.post-14861409881839840022016-07-24T06:42:30.830-04:002016-07-24T06:42:30.830-04:00Thanks Angela, and hope your Sunday is going well!...Thanks Angela, and hope your Sunday is going well! Hugs...ROhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07417463444013920901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9048008773247914458.post-535651611771829682016-07-24T06:41:42.011-04:002016-07-24T06:41:42.011-04:00I know, right? Even today, people think that stuf...I know, right? Even today, people think that stuff can be hidden, or that it's ok. Hugs...ROhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07417463444013920901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9048008773247914458.post-21617164982855837572016-07-24T06:40:29.326-04:002016-07-24T06:40:29.326-04:00That whole situation is nuts, right?That whole situation is nuts, right?ROhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07417463444013920901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9048008773247914458.post-7062583282757180672016-07-23T23:57:52.089-04:002016-07-23T23:57:52.089-04:00My 19 year old daughter is performing in a communi...My 19 year old daughter is performing in a community theater production of Grease this summer. I am very proud of her (she plays Pink Lady Marti), and the show is fun, of course, and full of great music. But watching the performance last night, I was uncomfortably aware of how women are sexualized in this show -- how in Rizzo's emotional solo, one of "the worst things she could do is flirt with all the guys" and "refuse to follow through." Um ... consent ...<br /><br />Back when Grease the movie came out, my mother expressed her disgust at how Sandy changes her appearance at the end of the movie to please Danny. I said, "Yeah, but he changes too. He gets the letterman jacket for her." My Mom replied, "And look how he rips it off."<br /><br />Years later, I'm seeing the whole thing through my mother's eyes. In the stage show, Danny doesn't even get the jacket. He punches out the coach.<br /><br />The mental attitude that fosters sexual harassment starts early and is fostered in popular media.Dianne K. Salernihttp://diannesalerni.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9048008773247914458.post-2391560749253281392016-07-23T12:15:20.110-04:002016-07-23T12:15:20.110-04:00I'm not the biggest fan of Gretchen or Megan K...I'm not the biggest fan of Gretchen or Megan Kelly for that matter, but at times like these, gloves come off. Women all over the world need to keep fighting together against the sexually aggrieved especially in the work place. I mean, not only women, but men alike. We don't think that it happens, but it does. We just don't hear about it. <br /><br />Great post, Ro.Joy https://www.blogger.com/profile/08176549392514186645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9048008773247914458.post-5241206168438122892016-07-23T08:01:48.182-04:002016-07-23T08:01:48.182-04:00This is an important issue -- and an important pos...This is an important issue -- and an important post.Angela Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06102308492358084929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9048008773247914458.post-16351620611264557172016-07-23T00:01:19.430-04:002016-07-23T00:01:19.430-04:00Rant away. It bothers me when workplaces try to sw...Rant away. It bothers me when workplaces try to sweep it under the carpet. Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15658833731713991138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9048008773247914458.post-46184880294668691752016-07-22T18:45:33.825-04:002016-07-22T18:45:33.825-04:00Rant away! Just heard about the Roger Ailes thing...Rant away! Just heard about the Roger Ailes thing and it riled me up to see that. Thank you, Ro!Sophia Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07909417504496472472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9048008773247914458.post-3049048311786715602016-07-22T15:35:38.495-04:002016-07-22T15:35:38.495-04:00Sad state of affairs when people feel like that, M...Sad state of affairs when people feel like that, Mary. Hugs...ROhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07417463444013920901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9048008773247914458.post-60971496864664083182016-07-22T15:11:56.410-04:002016-07-22T15:11:56.410-04:00"Because you are rich or in a position of pow..."Because you are rich or in a position of power does not give you the right to say or do what you want to satisfy your personal needs or desires." <br /><br />That's exactly right. Mary Kirklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04991095291522043588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9048008773247914458.post-67106902815685202602016-07-22T14:08:20.986-04:002016-07-22T14:08:20.986-04:00Hey There Lexxie, you can probably tell I'm on...Hey There Lexxie, you can probably tell I'm on the warpath with this nonsense! What in the heck is going on? Hugs... and Happy Friday!ROhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07417463444013920901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9048008773247914458.post-36780555439896527362016-07-22T13:15:24.214-04:002016-07-22T13:15:24.214-04:00Yeah, using power to hold sexual innuendoes or unw...Yeah, using power to hold sexual innuendoes or unwanted touches (or worse) over other people is utterly disgusting to me, too, Ro! And it kind of seems as if it's getting worse, not better, which is a very scary thought!<br />Great post :)<br />Lexxie @ <a href="http://unconventionalbookviews.com/" rel="nofollow"> (un)Conventional Bookviews</a>Linda @ (un)Conventional Bookwormshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16627780985218960080noreply@blogger.com