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As defined by merriam-webster.com I certainly do. Why do we consider all sexism bad?

• rev_bird 9y ago
  That's not the real question, you're pretending context doesn't matter. What's your argument? Women say "I enjoy having a place to communicate with other women in a place that feels safe from male interference," and your response is "Let me into the women's bathroom"?
  • chrislynch42 9y ago
    No. Having separate bathrooms for men and women is sexist, by definition. What I hoped for was discussion on whether all sexism is bad.
    • jjeaff 9y ago
      No, having separate bathrooms is not sexist. Because the term sexism refers to negative issues only. Webster's uses the word "discrimination". Which I assume you are being pedantic and interpreting in a broader context like "discriminating between the colors blue and teal". But lookup discriminate and it has a few meanings. One of which refers to prejudicial or unfair treatment. That is the definition implied when referring sexist discrimination.
      • chrislynch42 9y ago
        I don't agree. If sexism refers to the negative issues only then what is the word for the positive issues of dividing people up by sex?
        • jjeaff 9y ago
          Gender distinction, gender separation Every major dictionary specifically uses terms like "prejudice", "discrimination against", "stereotype". There is obviously a consensus that it is referring to negative/unequal treatment.