After this “fun” little catastrophe of a thread concerning the use of the word “female”, looking at the comment section, it’s painfully obvious that the majority of Lemmy’s userbase are men. That’s not a generalization, that’s a literal fact.
“It’s just a word!”, “Maybe English isn’t their first language!”, and “Overact much?” seem to be the most common replies.
So let’s do what should have been done in the first place and ask women their opinion:
What do you think of the word “female” being used? Especially in the context of the linked post in question? When is the use of the word appropriate vs. not appropriate?
EDIT: I think the post linked got taken down. Good.
Women being referred to as ‘females’ makes my skin crawl. I have only encountered this term being used by men who objectify and dehumanise women.
Feeeeeeeemaaaaaaales
Might wanna mention that this is a reference to something and not just someone coming in to be antagonistic.
I see.
Yes I’m referencing the Ferengi from Star Trek. Every time someone says ‘female’ all I can hear is their goblinny little screeches.
You would think that with all the Star Trek memes that get posted on Lemmy somehow this one would be used, right?
It’s fine, guess I was a bit tone deaf. Not everyone watches ST and my intent was probably opaque.
That’s understandable. I guess that was more directed at the men who do share those memes in other places, hoping they can be better allies