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Post by ltfred on Nov 18, 2011 17:53:29 GMT -5
Because it's women's duty to act in a way of men's choosing, and men won't treat them with respect until such time as they do.
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Post by DeadpanDoubter on Nov 18, 2011 17:55:00 GMT -5
Grrr. Did I tell you about my bus driver who has complained about how telling a woman she looks good is sexual harassment and has bitched at men who didn't offer their seats to persons with boobs?
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Post by entertainer13 on Nov 19, 2011 16:18:03 GMT -5
People were posting this on my FB as sorta protest sign:  I just try and act respectful to most people. If others choose not to respect me in return, I will simply give them a modicum of time, as is required and move on. Life's too short, ya know? |
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Post by John E on Nov 19, 2011 16:36:50 GMT -5
Am I the only one who finds the trend of calling women "females" kinda offensive? I find it a bit dehumanizing.
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Post by Vene on Nov 19, 2011 17:07:30 GMT -5
Am I the only one who finds the trend of calling women "females" kinda offensive? I find it a bit dehumanizing. The word itself is fine, but with how it is being used, I agree. |
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Post by VirtualStranger on Nov 19, 2011 18:10:07 GMT -5
"Female" is an adjective, "Woman" is a noun.
The only time that a woman should be referred to as a "female" is when the word is describing another noun.
"X is a female." (Not "technically" incorrect, but very rude and dehumanizing)
"X is a woman." (correct)
"Female doctor" (correct)
"Woman doctor" (incorrect, and I almost cringe every time I hear it.)
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Post by Vene on Nov 19, 2011 18:25:18 GMT -5
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Post by John E on Nov 20, 2011 1:01:28 GMT -5
To me, it sounds like they're talking about (non-human) animals, when they call women "females." In my head I hear a british nature show narrator, "The females of this species are docile by nature, whereas the males are aggressive battle for dominance."
It's not as obviously insulting as "bitch" but IMHO it carries the same kinds of implications (at least the way some people use it).
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Post by Thejebusfire on Nov 20, 2011 1:11:42 GMT -5
People were posting this on my FB as sorta protest sign: One does not have to "sit down" to be a lady. |
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Post by Thejebusfire on Nov 20, 2011 3:37:14 GMT -5
Please excuse the double post, but...  |
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Post by Dragon Zachski on Nov 20, 2011 3:57:59 GMT -5
Please excuse the double post, but... Anyone have a cluebat? We've got some idiots on our side. |
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Post by Kit Walker on Nov 20, 2011 10:02:36 GMT -5
Someone scrawled "Capitalism" on a stop sign I walk by somewhat frequently. I kinda want to take a sharpie with me one day and add "Irresponsible" to it.
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Post by clockworkgirl21 on Nov 20, 2011 10:42:25 GMT -5
I dislike capitalism, but calling it organized crime? Why?
Sounds like a feminazi.
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Post by lexikon on Nov 20, 2011 11:05:11 GMT -5
I dislike capitalism, but calling it organized crime? Why? Sounds like a feminazi. More like a mangina. |
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Post by Dragon Zachski on Nov 20, 2011 16:00:41 GMT -5
Sounds like a chauvinist
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