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Things We Forget

gentle witch

Using the word “bitch,” even as an edgy compliment, harms women perpetuates a culture that harms women. Indeed, many Americans I know have adopted this word into their mental lexicon, but usage of the word “bitch” indirectly leads to violence against women, on a societal level.

You can minimize violence against women on a societal level by not using sexist language in your own vocabulary. Thinking twice before you make that sexist joke, and valuing the women in your life by erraticating “bitch” and other sexist words from your vocabulary aids everybody.

Did reading this post further your understanding? If not, why not? Why do you use sexist language? Do you hate women, even a little? Why? Please let me know in the comments, then we can all be a little more enlightened.

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    annemariedemyen

    Thank you! I was leaning towards their ability to take care of themselves. I think that is a reflection of more of my abilities than theirs.

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    annemariedemyen

    I don’t tend to use such vocabulary, but then the women I see regularly are my daughter and granddaughters. But I was thinking of this last night. My daughter left for a relatively long trip (she is an excellent driver and mechanically skilled) and she left her two teenage daughters at home for three days. (They are both responsible, we live very close to them and they are very close to their older sister who also lives relatively close). Regardless, I was worried about her and her daughters. Then I realized that I left her brothers alone at that age and they both drive far further in much worse conditions without any concern on my part. So – obviously I have an attitude (towards women) problem.

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      gentle witch

      I don’t think being concerned for loved one’s safety is an attitude (towards women) problem. Unless you mean, you were worried about their ability to take care of themselves. But being worried about women’s safety is not indicative of an attitude (towards women) problem.

      Nevertheless, I think your comment is very insightful and self-aware. Nice!

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