Is...is that what you're hoping for?

We're not just talking about Islam. We're talking about a particular country. You have to be aware of the culture and the power structure there. The culture includes language, religion, and ethnicity.

You're right, those were assumptions that it would be stereotypical. Not based on the description, but on ABC Family's terrible track record with regard to race. Often, POC on that network are portrayed as caricatures of what the average white American assumes their culture should be like, not what they actually are.…

I'm not entirely sure what point you're trying to make here. Seems you're missing a word or two? I'd like to discuss this with you, but I'm having trouble understanding your comment.

No one's saying we can't have a discussion about Saudi Arabian culture or that art can't frame that debate. However, in order to talk about the culture, it must be represented accurately. Here, the culture would be little more than an amalgamation of a bunch of stereotypes, which isn't sufficient to form a real debate.

I think, actually, the leash is made of her hair. That's why she cut it. To create the leash so she can behave like a real person and he'll never leave her.

"...Anne leaves her quarter master boyfriend splayed and tied to a four post bed balls out..."

I'm sorry, when did My Little Pony become a symbol of the slavery of white men?

The sentiment is the same even if the act is different. "What you chose to wear caused this bad thing to happen to you." It's illogical and you know that. Adults don't just wake up one day and say, "I think I'll blame some rape victims!" This is socially-ingrained behavior that begins right here.

Here's the flaw with your logic: not wearing the backpack will not stop the bullying. Bullies bully. They will find something else to pick on this kid about (perhaps even that he was so scared of them he stopped wearing the backpack). Yes, there will be bullies in schools. Yes, they will go for children who are…

How is this any different than blaming a victim of rape for choosing to wear a short skirt? "Yeah, you can either wear it and suffer the consequences, or you can change how you dress and be safe." That's not the message to send to children and you know it. Of course this kid can keep bringing his backpack, that won't…

Did you read beyond the word "both"? Because I clearly state outright, with no caveats, that they are not the same. If I was unclear, I apologize. I was as clear as I could be.

Uh, you do know that I commented on the person claiming that male circumcision is worse than female genital mutilation to disagree with them, right? Maybe you got Kinja'd and responded to the wrong person? I'm not the one who says that female genital mutilation is nothing compared to male circumcision, that's the…

I loved that song as a kid. I'm pretty sure I still know every word.

I think you got Kinja'd with this response, haha.

I'm aware there will be social ramifications, but it doesn't change the fact that these procedures are being performed in ways that are traumatic and unsafe. There's also the fact that FGM is often performed in order to reduce (or remove completely) a woman's sexual pleasure. That cannot be immune to criticism because…

Look. I'm trying to be civil. There's definitely a possibility that I've overlooked something in regard to this argument. Sitting there whining at me about it doesn't help me. Is there something I'm missing? I genuinely want to know. Please explain.

Obviously we can't claim our culture is superior in all things. However, just because this is tradition for them does not make it acceptable. There will definitely be some issues regarding a "white savior complex" and all that, but that doesn't mean you just allow people to suffer. Throwing a blanket called "culture"…

I don't know if children are able to understand the gravity of such a procedure. It's also very possible that she did consent, but was coerced by her parents. Like you said, it's not productive to speculate. However, we can recognize that male circumcision, when performed on baby boys, is morally wrong without…

They're not the same, no, but they're both still modifying someone's body without their consent. One is obviously more gendered and obviously more severe, but they're still both pretty awful.