This one is newish, and seems to be used mostly by women applying it to themselves, and each other, without pejorative or patronising intention, but I reckon it can go either way. I got to a list of seventeen before asking my friends at the Feminist Mothers Aotearoa Facebook group for their un/favourite examples. You dont make any sense. He went on to accuse me of expecting everyone to conform to my way of thinking. If you dont think this happens during the hiring process, then you either conveniently fail to notice because you benefit from said system or youve never worked in a hiring capacity before. I dont recall hearing of many handsome paintings, for example. This means that he/she is friendly or able to receive others. I grew up with two older brothers, and a father who is pretty dominant, and so much of this is just (I think) completely unconscious for them, and so for me too. Slang Words used ONLY to describe Women & Girls - Learnex Women leaders often report being called "aggressive" or "bossy" by superiors or peers. Female disorders I think peopleoften use these words (probably unconsciously) to praise women for being unthreatening. Token female, Insulting general terms: Im a little surprised MILF didnt make the list. You may like to do some further reading. Thank you for this article! And as I read somewhere recently, if you think men dont start drama, you need to pick up a history book. I love it! Men can and ought to feel emotions, just as much as women, right? It's a term rarely used to describe boys or men (they're just "confident" or "assertive") - the implication being that women shouldn't express strong opinions. Love the quote at the beginning too, especially People die, are refused healthcare, or suffer attack as a result of gender . Me: Thats a sexist term. Him: No it isnt. It happens in our so-called enlightened nations, too. Working mother is a tricky one. Thank you for your video and the lists; I found them to be helpful, however I do not agree with some points with Tone Policing. You seem to be creating a straw, er, person. I could probably list pages, and pages, of these words. If you want to understand why, read this article: http://sacraparental.com/2016/05/14/everyday-misogyny-122-subtly-sexist-words-women/. Calling someone bossy, especially a young person who is just developing an idea of who she is, can dampen her sense of self. Abrasive/Direct. Slapper Your article caused me to consider how I encourage the use of the divine feminine. Its so so so hard to swim against the tide. (this from a person who learned medical terminology as part of training to be a medical office assistant, and again later in training to be a pharmacist). Oh wowzers what an incredible post Thalia! My father insultingly called my interest in English Literature piss assed and arty-farty, whilst clearly showing a preference for stereotypically male topics like football. Everyday Misogyny: 122 Subtly Sexist Words about Women (and what to do about them), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window), 12 Reasons to Welcome Kids in Church + Tips for Actually Doing It, on Everyday Misogyny: 122 Subtly Sexist Words about Women (and what to do about them). They come from various sources, such as medical terms, terms used in dating, workplace talk But I have hears ALL of them, and been personally subjected to some, including, Dating insults: Your email address will not be published. My male sixth-grade teacher took me outside our classroom and told me I was too bossy. It seems that Nurses can be extraordinarily sexist, despite their so-called training. Have to go follow some of those links now. An Honest Dictionary Of Words Used To Describe Women Do these everyday things offend me? Men are people too and i think a large majority of men born in later decades of 20th centuary are doing what they can to find true equality in society. Women have so much sexual and psychological power, most men are fucking terrified, just take a look at the red pill blogs, its thousands of scared little 40 year old boys. 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My morbidly obese sister-in-law has said several nasty things about me, including trying to say I am vain, and criticizing my outfits by saying who does she think she is wearing that?. Think pretty & beautiful, words that are also used to describe scenery and objects. Hi, could you tell me which way to the cafe? Have you ever heard a man called a gossip? Synonyms: domineering, pushy, overbearing, imperious, officious, high-handed, authoritarian, dictatorial, controlling, tyrannical, despotic If you're looking for a noun instead of an adjective, dictator, despot or tyrant all fit pretty nicely. I live in New Zealand, and I would definitely not describe it as hypersensitive to offence. You see no point in mincing your words. It is not really possible to say with any accuracy whether debate is masculine, or whether females do things differently. Ensure sufficient resources 4. Try to take all the judgment and emotion out of what youre talking about. Also, my mother-in-law is an ex-nurse and still cannot understand that my inability to have given her grandchildren is directly related to my Endometriosis. I am judged on physical appearance daily. Loved reading this! Many women DO come across as more nurturing, and I for one would take it as a compliment. Baps Yes, we have more than our share of horrible words, and then not enough of the others. That study has been out for so long, theres no excuse to not be aware of it, especially if youre going to position yourself as someone who can disprove it. Anyone who is involved in giving performance appraisals, mentoring people or otherwise evaluating and describing human beings as a job, might want tostick this advice to journalists from Gloria Steinem on their walls (feel free to copy it and pop it in someones in-tray): The most workable definition of equality for journalists is reversibility. Sexism, intentional or not, gives people a whole new vocabulary. What is a word for someone who likes bossing people around? And a few months ago a friend labelled me as bossy. Great list! The amount of mansplaining has been epic! In fact, there are many better, more accurate ways to describe women and girls than bossy, according to a recent BlogHer post by Julie Ross Godar. I was repulsedby myself. 7. You are doing more harm than good, and your fellow women know it! conversation in a workplace! 3. And doesntthe act of writing for all the world to see sound less brave and revolutionary when you slap a label on it like mummy blog? Another opinion here, though.). ), Pretty (Im just suggesting that if you use this, its not the first thing you say, or the thing you say most often to a child. Never heard it used toward a man. Choose gender neutral words if you must refer to someones irritability or unreasonableness. Suffice it to say, my Endometriosis made me feel very ill, as it caused chronic pain, heavy periods, anaemia, and was growing very close to my bowel risking damaging it. Of course, when God is a man that is not surprising. The issue is allot more deeply rooted than allot of the feminist propaganda will admit. Check it out whenever you think ofa sexist word that you are in the habit of using and would like to change. Heres Dotty Winters take on the question: Women are either equal to men, or they arent and language that goes unchallenged is one of the many ways we allow inequality to lurk around in the dusty corners of offices. SCOLDING Uterus transplant: Organ donation cures infertility, bonds two women Does she always insist on having her own way? A white guy trying to emulate a black rapper with overtly sexist, hateful lyrics. What I dont understand is why words like nurturing should be taken as such an insult. Potential is another great word. Gender equality, unless it starts at home, is decades, if not centuries, away. That would be a different article. See also https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whataboutism. And bubbly pisses me off, Empire building! I was away from home with my 2 year old daughter for a few days and needed to distract her for a few minutes so found some kids TV. Bolshy. Is this trivial? Men were not all that. He has accused me of being Hormonal, and often tries to imply that I am premenstrual when actually I am annoyed at him because he has done something wrong or said something stupid.