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Originally Posted by Molten
Final post to Jaine(if you'd like to discuss this further, I'll be happy to do so in PM because we are kind of starting to derail this thread into a person discussion):
"What's the use in labeling something "____ist" when it doesn't contribute to the oppression of a group?"
The point is using the appropriate word. I've yet to figure out what dictionary your using to define sexism. I've checked two online and neither have come with the implications that you make.
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I don't think she was referring to the definition, but the current political connotation to the word. For example I received negative reputation for my comment, and the comment to poster left was "blatantly sexist".
I would like to apologize to anyone I offended with my comments, I just thought to even suggest being on an all woman's tea, would be because of or reflect a handicapped state was bothersome, and wanted to share my pro-female feelings.
By definition I am sexist, I would rather work with women than men, I don't think its a negative thing either.
And the all girls team that one chairman's at BAE a few year's back was an absolutely awesome story. One of my favorite chairman's announcements I've ever heard.