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Feminists

willamette

(182 posts)

12. And I appreciate your courage in putting up the post.

Reply to efhmc (Reply #10)

Fri Mar 15, 2024, 12:45 PM

Mar 2024

Did you know that "spinster" was the original independent woman? It was a woman who had income from spinning, and thus wasn't dependent on being married to survive. Funny (not) how it came to be derisive.

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What words are allowed/not allowed on DU about women? [View all] efhmc Mar 2024 OP

what are you asking? NJCher Mar 2024 #1

Called down for saying someone should not call a woman a bitch. efhmc Mar 2024 #6

You were saying someone should not call a woman a bitch and niyad Mar 2024 #7

I usually chip in willamette Mar 2024 #9

Best 3 out of three: understanding the problem, good advise on responses to the use of negative words and correction of efhmc Mar 2024 #10

And I appreciate your courage in putting up the post. willamette Mar 2024 #12

You might want to ask that question of whathehell May 2024 #15

It's not worth it. onecaliberal Mar 2024 #2

I think it's worth it..It's a matter of respect. whathehell May 2024 #16

If the question has to be asked, it's probably best to refrain. TwilightZone Mar 2024 #3

Are you asking for a list? EarlG Mar 2024 #4

I was actually shocked that the use of the word "bitch" was ok on DU. Thank you for the clarification. efhmc Mar 2024 #11

I've never liked "bitch" but I recently read "slut" EmmaLee E May 2024 #13

If you have to inquire about the nitty gritty MOMFUDSKI Mar 2024 #5

I disagree..We're not supposed to be "accepting" of whathehell May 2024 #14

This message was self-deleted by its author TeamProg Mar 2024 #8

Sugar & Spice and Everything Nice penttbom Jul 2024 #17

Nope, you've misinterpreted. whathehell Aug 2024 #18