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In reply to the discussion: An oldie but goodie: D-words and C-words [View all]TM99
(8,352 posts)1. Here is how it is presented.
Men have privilege. Therefore, the D word is fine to use. It knocks us down a peg or two on the ladder. Women on the other hand have less privilege, therefore it is a vile continuation of the patriarchal rape culture privilege to call a woman the C word. It continues to push them further down the ladder of privilege.
Of course, in practice it just sounds like revenge and hypocrisy. If associating a person with a sex organ is a vile slur, it should be across the board. I doubt that will ever happen.
So walk on egg shells, never use the C word, clap loudly when the D word is used to describe some vile man, and just hope your OP isn't juried.
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How could you REALLY know the emotional impact of both words from the POV of both genders?
Bonobo
Jun 2015
#4
No, but that is arguably the result of all the freak out so it is a circular thing.
Bonobo
Jun 2015
#6
Why didn't you just post your point of view instead of asking a question you think you already...
Nitram
Jun 2015
#8
If you feel that you are currently in a "vitriolic shouting match" then you need lots
Bonobo
Jun 2015
#11
I've asked the same question of you twice in previous posts, and you haven't answered yet.
Nitram
Jun 2015
#14
It might have something to do with your obvious lack of interest in conversation
Nitram
Jun 2015
#19
It might be, but the truth is that I enjoy conversation when I think that two opinions
Bonobo
Jun 2015
#20
Oh, you know it. Tried a long time with me (Gungeoneer), but has died off. No hides in 2+ yrs.
Eleanors38
Jun 2015
#42
Equivalent in that both are used as a pejorative against men and very rarely against women
Major Nikon
Jun 2015
#24
"Disingenuous" that word means something other than what you think it means.
lumberjack_jeff
Jun 2015
#35
Visit the Gungeon for life beyond Dicks. Best encyclopedia around for the many
Eleanors38
Jun 2015
#43
Either way the literal intent is to reduce someone's value to their genitals
Major Nikon
Jun 2015
#41