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You miss the point: as you note, there's a sexist behaviour observed in some men. You have to choose a word to describe this behaviour. If you choose a word tha
by zakk 9y ago
You miss the point: as you note, there's a sexist behaviour observed in some men. You have to choose a word to describe this behaviour. If you choose a word that suggests that a whole category has that certain behaviour, then you are being sexist.
Let me show that with a simple example.
Some women are always complaining and whining. You have to find a word for this behaviour. If you choose a word (femmwhining, maybe?) that implies that all women are always complaining and whining, then you are being sexist.
- snowwrestler 9y agoThe problem is not just people talking over people in general, the problem is specifically men talking over women, so a term that encapsulates that gender dynamic is appropriate. A term that is gender neutral would be inaccurate and useless for drawing attention to the problem.
- zakk 9y agoNo good reason for being sexist, in my opinion. Even assuming you are right, two wrongs (or two sexisms) do not make a right.