'You Don't Own Me,' A Feminist Anthem With Civil Rights Roots, Is All About Empathy

[DGUtley]

'You Don't Own Me,' A Feminist Anthem With Civil Rights Roots, Is All About Empathy. I've always liked this song. As the father of two women, it's kind of a motto for them to live by.

Kudo's to Lesley Gore!! It's an interesting read.


https://www.npr.org/2019/06/26/73581...merican-anthem

[Common]

I remember the song well, didnt particularly like that type of music, I was into alcapella and store front groups.

[FindersKeepers]

I've heard the song before, I think it was in an old movie I watched. It's just "okay," because it comes from a position of weakness. It almost paints the picture of a petulant child with her bottom lip stuck out -- demanding to get her own way. In reality, good relationships are two-way streets where both parties feel free to make suggestions to the other. And, there's nothing wrong with either partner being proud of his/her significant other.

I think even back then, strong women -- not feminazis -- already understood they didn't have to "ask" males not to try and control them -- they just naturally didn't attract that sort of man.

Just my two cents.

[DGUtley]

I've heard the song before, I think it was in an old movie I watched. It's just "okay," because it comes from a position of weakness. It almost paints the picture of a petulant child with her bottom lip stuck out -- demanding to get her own way. In reality, good relationships are two-way streets where both parties feel free to make suggestions to the other. And, there's nothing wrong with either partner being proud of his/her significant other. I think even back then, strong women -- not feminazis -- already understood they didn't have to "ask" males not to try and control them -- they just naturally didn't attract that sort of man.
Just my two cents.

Interesting perspective. I think it came from a position of strength. Strong woman telling some man what she thinks.

[FindersKeepers]

Interesting perspective. I think it came from a position of strength. Strong woman telling some man what she thinks.

(((hugs)))

[Standing Wolf]

I was always partial to the Klaus Nomi version, personally.

[EvilCat Breath]

You don't own me. What does that mean? If you have to say it out loud there is already a problem.

I prefer Don't $#@! with me or I will twist off your head and $#@! down your neck. Now that gets the message across.

[donttread]

I've heard the song before, I think it was in an old movie I watched. It's just "okay," because it comes from a position of weakness. It almost paints the picture of a petulant child with her bottom lip stuck out -- demanding to get her own way. In reality, good relationships are two-way streets where both parties feel free to make suggestions to the other. And, there's nothing wrong with either partner being proud of his/her significant other.

I think even back then, strong women -- not feminazis -- already understood they didn't have to "ask" males not to try and control them -- they just naturally didn't attract that sort of man.

Just my two cents.

LOL

What about the controlling woman? Men need an anthem these days. LOL

[donttread]

I've heard the song before, I think it was in an old movie I watched. It's just "okay," because it comes from a position of weakness. It almost paints the picture of a petulant child with her bottom lip stuck out -- demanding to get her own way. In reality, good relationships are two-way streets where both parties feel free to make suggestions to the other. And, there's nothing wrong with either partner being proud of his/her significant other.

I think even back then, strong women -- not feminazis -- already understood they didn't have to "ask" males not to try and control them -- they just naturally didn't attract that sort of man.

Just my two cents.

I have found the men's anthem.