Misogyny and Sexism in the News

Greyson · 02-07-2013, 05:05 PM

Who You Calling a Female?

Ask Demetria: Before accepting a date, consider how a guy refers to women. It says a lot about him.

By: Demetria L. Lucas | Posted: February 7, 2013 at 12:11 AM

That you are startled by his use of "female" in a nonscientific context implies that you and I may have similar thoughts on the use of the word. To me, it's objectifying women, robbing us of a bit of our personhood. And that makes it sound woefully misogynistic.

That, of course, is a red flag, one that many people don't recognize. The heterosexual man who enjoys sex with women but doesn't actually like women -- or, er, "females," as he might call them -- is initially a bit of an enigma. I believe that calling women "females" is one of his calling cards. Whenever I hear it, it's as if the guy is trying really hard not to say "b--ch."

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For me, I feel and think similar to the use of the word "female" when referring to women. I am Trans. This means I have lived much of my life socialized as a woman in many ways. When and if I was ever referred to as a female instead of a woman, I would say something.

I was reluctant because this word is used by many POC and/or others at the lower end of the economic scale. Since I come from both, I was more willing to say something to the use of "female" when referring to a woman. When I was going through my morning reads, I knew I had to post this one.

Soon · 02-16-2013, 06:29 PM

American Horror Story: Oscar Pistorius and Misogynist Myth-Making

02-07-2013, 05:05 PM	#1
Greyson Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Transmasculine/Non-Binary Preferred Pronoun?: Hy (Pronounced He) Relationship Status: Married Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 6,589 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 21,132 Thanked 8,146 Times in 2,005 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	Who You Calling a Female? Ask Demetria: Before accepting a date, consider how a guy refers to women. It says a lot about him. By: Demetria L. Lucas \| Posted: February 7, 2013 at 12:11 AM That you are startled by his use of "female" in a nonscientific context implies that you and I may have similar thoughts on the use of the word. To me, it's objectifying women, robbing us of a bit of our personhood. And that makes it sound woefully misogynistic. That, of course, is a red flag, one that many people don't recognize. The heterosexual man who enjoys sex with women but doesn't actually like women -- or, er, "females," as he might call them -- is initially a bit of an enigma. I believe that calling women "females" is one of his calling cards. Whenever I hear it, it's as if the guy is trying really hard not to say "b--ch." http://www.theroot.com/views/who-you-calling-female __________________________________________________ _______________ For me, I feel and think similar to the use of the word "female" when referring to women. I am Trans. This means I have lived much of my life socialized as a woman in many ways. When and if I was ever referred to as a female instead of a woman, I would say something. I was reluctant because this word is used by many POC and/or others at the lower end of the economic scale. Since I come from both, I was more willing to say something to the use of "female" when referring to a woman. When I was going through my morning reads, I knew I had to post this one. __________________ Sometimes you don't realize your own strength until you come face to face with your greatest weakness. - Susan Gale

02-16-2013, 06:29 PM	#2
Soon Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: femme Relationship Status: attached Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: . Posts: 6,896 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 29,046 Thanked 13,094 Times in 3,386 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	American Horror Story: Oscar Pistorius and Misogynist Myth-Making