boston bean (23,150 posts)
Misogynistic language.... [View all]
People who take a stand and speak out against it are not weak persons. They aren't cowering in some corner and covering their ears. Or to feign offense. In fact, the abuse one takes for doing so makes them brave and a hero.
Changing a culture is not an easy thing to do. Yes, it takes action, but it also takes a willingness to confront it where it is seen and not make excuses for it..
When misogynistic language is used it gives one an insight into mindset of the one using it. It is not just words. Words have meanings. We use words to state our meaning and opinions.
No woman I know likes to be called c*unt in a derogatory manner by anyone. That is just the plain truth. If you know one, well, I would suggest they are in the tiniest minority.
That word when used is an indicator of contempt for women by the one using it.
Make no mistake you are judged by your words, because they are what one uses to tell us they you are. That is why on an political internet message board you will see vociferous condemnation of its usage. Because we know each other by what we type. It's not to control others, or to be word police, it is actually combating a mindset that is all to prevalent and one that is harmful to women.
Glitterati (2,783 posts)
8. Sorry, but
YOU don't get to speak for all women.
YOU most decidedly do NOT speak for THIS woman.
I am grown up.
I make my own choices/decisions and do not need the Feminist Police coming to my defense.
Frankly, I find YOU and YOUR actions far more offensive and detrimental to all women.
YOU are not my protector as I need no protector.
I am a woman. A feminist woman who defines her own limits and acceptable behaviors.
I have no need for your brand of feminism.
on edit, for clarity:
I'm no fan of NYCSKP and found his militant defense of Obama as offensive as these "feminists." I don't care who/what/why someone got banned/didn't get banned.
My point is........YOU ARE NOT MY SPOKESPERSON.
YOU DO NOT SPEAK FOR ALL WOMEN.
ASSUMING SUCH A POSITION IS AS OFFENSIVE AS THE LANGUAGE YOU SAY YOU ABHOR.
Zamen (116 posts).
4. It might be offensive
But I wouldn't go as far as to call it misogynistic
MoonRiver (21,237 posts)
6. I cannot believe you just said that.
Unless.....
ann--- (1,720 posts)
14. OMG
It was only an opinion - one I agree with by the way.
Any woman who tolerates that kind of language against her
(or any woman) demeans the state of womanhood. That word
is toxic and NEVER has an "alternate" meaning. It is crude, rude
and disgusting.
There - I'm a woman and I said it.
Buzz Clik (32,461 posts)
52. +1
This response ranks up there with, "How dare you suppress my freedom of speech."
Discuss board antics.
nn--- (1,720 posts)
14. OMG
It was only an opinion - one I agree with by the way.
Any woman who tolerates that kind of language against her
(or any woman) demeans the state of womanhood.
That word
is toxic and NEVER has an "alternate" meaning. It is crude, rude
and disgusting.
Buzz Clik (32,461 posts)
52. +1
This response ranks up there with, "How dare you suppress my freedom of speech."
Discuss board antics.
The State of Womanhood. What does that state flag look like, a red patch on a white field?Only on some days... :bolt:
Only on some days... :bolt:
Maybe bb learned a lesson from this.
No chance in Hell. Her radio is stuck on 'Transmit.'
Maybe bb learned a lesson from this. When in the presence of the perpetually aggrieved, the safest thing to do is shut up and get the Hades away as inconspicuously as possible. Because anything that might be said to such an aggrieved person will be twisted, folded, spindled. and mutilated into a further grievance.
I loathe the 'c' word; but I don't hyperventilate when I hear it.
Some people must love being offended.
I loathe the 'c' word
Misogynistic language....
People who take a stand and speak out against it are not weak persons. They aren't cowering in some corner and covering their ears. Or to feign offense. In fact, the abuse one takes for doing so makes them brave and a hero.
Changing a culture is not an easy thing to do. Yes, it takes action, but it also takes a willingness to confront it where it is seen and not make excuses for it..
When misogynistic language is used it gives one an insight into mindset of the one using it. It is not just words. Words have meanings. We use words to state our meaning and opinions.
No woman I know likes to be called c*unt in a derogatory manner by anyone. That is just the plain truth. If you know one, well, I would suggest they are in the tiniest minority.
That word when used is an indicator of contempt for women by the one using it.
Make no mistake you are judged by your words, because they are what one uses to tell us they you are. That is why on an political internet message board you will see vociferous condemnation of its usage. Because we know each other by what we type. It's not to control others, or to be word police, it is actually combating a mindset that is all to prevalent and one that is harmful to women.