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dkf

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5. It's never the word that is the problem, it's the contemptuous undertone.

Reply to Zorra (Original post)

Sat May 12, 2012, 02:10 PM

May 2012

Look at what they are doing to "Trayvon".

People are deluding themselves if they think changing language is the big deal, it's the attitude and respect that is the real issue.

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This jury decision validates the perception of many women here regarding institutionalized misogyny. [View all] Zorra May 2012 OP

Agree. The "B" word is beneath DU. Scuba May 2012 #1

I agree. Neither that word nor the C word should be acceptable here. They demean all women, pnwmom May 2012 #2

Feminist description of the "C" word. yellerpup May 2012 #4

I agree SoutherDem May 2012 #3

It's never the word that is the problem, it's the contemptuous undertone. dkf May 2012 #5

But the word has no connection with female dogs unc70 May 2012 #6

please take this to H&M Whisp May 2012 #7