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From: mjv@ihu1e.UUCP (Vlach)
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Subject: Re: Libertarianism and Feminism are fully compatible
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Date: Wed, 24-Jul-85 22:56:36 EDT
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> Now, to my mind the origin of sexism lies in the fact that women are,
> as a rule, of smaller stature and lesser strength than men.
> This has caused the domination of women by men.  It is true that other
> affects have appeared later, but the root of it all is the physical
> difference.
> -- 
> Brad Templeton, Looking Glass Software Ltd. - Waterloo, Ontario 519/884-7473

Brad, why don't you study women's history instead of making up your own 
theories like this?  The origin of sexism is quite a long tale, but has
very little if anything to do with the fact that women are smaller than men.
Some women's studies courses might be very valueable to you.  I'll give you
a hint -- it has to do with no birth control and constant child bearing.
Plus the industrial revolution and the ensuing division of labor, and many
other things along the path...

Marcia Bear