> those who don't like that landlords exist, and those who don't like that the concept of owning land exists. I think these two groups would prefer "landlord"

> those who don't like that landlords exist, and those who don't like that the concept of owning land exists. I think these two groups would prefer "landlord" over "proprietor" because "landlord" has a much more negative connotation and probably inspires a visceral reaction in anyone who's had a bad landlord. Only the "male" thing makes any sort of sense from a left wing POV.