Laughing Man
2008-04-15 10:08:28
I can’t help but chuckle at the thought of this Rebecca Solnit article. Why? Because I once had the misfortune of attending a dinner party where Solnit was a guest. And she went on and on with her rants and extreme opinions, assuming everyone within hearing range would agree–and for the most part I didn’t agree. I could have started an argument, but I chose to mostly remain silent.
Chuck and FP have it exactly right: “women are more likely to practice ’silencing’ of opposing opinions; given the (1) power and (2) chance.” But I’d modify to say, judging from my experience–especially women like Solnit.
