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Double standard: Only I can dis my mother
Posted by:
Jim Gibson
Title/Position:
Lecturer
School/Organization:
University of Victoria
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Date posted:
May 11th, 2006
I can piece together several theories that would explain why is it we are so offended when someone offends our mother, but I have yet to find a definitive study on the topic. Is anyone aware of any?