Nov 10, 2026, 7:03 PM@aparrish counterpoint, I agree
- Nov 10, 2026, 7:03 PM
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- Nov 10, 2026, 7:05 PM
@aparrish none of these things are actually outside of most peoples capacity but we receive more support for some things to learn than others. which: is politics !! you're right and you should say it
:moth: :indalo: :moth_stars:paeneultima@thedreaming.cityNov 10, 2026, 9:16 PM@t54r4n1 @aparrish I have maintained that who is designated the keeper of the province of a space dictates the accessibility in learning to use it
Forgive the gender essentialism of eons of society but:
Traditionally “women’s” domains (knitting, etc) are replete with teaching opportunities and are learner-friendly
By contrast, “men’s” domains* (computers) presume expertise and are learner-hostile
*post the usurpation of the specialization once the scent of money appeared
- Nov 10, 2026, 10:40 PM
@paeneultima @aparrish counterpoint: driving is replete with teaching and is masculine
allisonaparrish@friend.campNov 10, 2026, 10:56 PM@t54r4n1 @paeneultima is it replete with teaching, though? my experience of driver's ed is having the world's angriest, buzzcuttedest man throw me in front of the wheel, telling me to drive, then yelling at me when i did it wrong. this is "teaching" only in the broadest sense of the term