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Why is it not appropriate? Genuine question. Is it because it's sexist? Would it be appropriate to write "unlike most men"? Unlike most people? Or is it becau
by benj111 3y ago
Why is it not appropriate?
Genuine question. Is it because it's sexist? Would it be appropriate to write "unlike most men"? Unlike most people?
Or is it because it's suggesting the author is better than other people???
- 0x3444ac53 3y agoIt's not appropriate because it reinforces the idea that women are fragile and not interested in working for anything. Regardless of my intent when I wrote the readme (which was to suggest that I'm better than other people), it's still sexist in it's essence and delivery
- benj111 3y agoBut surely the fact that you can't say it gives credence to the idea that women are 'fragile'. And I've never come across the idea that women aren't interested in working for anything. This fuss wouldn't have been kicked up if it were the male equivalent. That to me is sexist. Anyway, you've already deleted it, so it's moot now.