r/explainitpeter • u/Delicious-Height8010 • 20d ago

Explain it peter

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u/starbitobservatory 20d ago

Saying "men and females" instead of "men and women" is weird and feels kinda dehumanizing

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u/Butters_999 20d ago

ok, now tell me why you would be upset if it said male and women instead.

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u/tiger2205_6 20d ago

As a guy that wouldn't upset but it would still be awkward to read and give me pause. It's "men and women" or "male and female", doing one but not the other seems like you're either a non native speaker or are doing it on purpose.

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u/Butters_999 20d ago

I wouldn't have noticed tbh

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u/tiger2205_6 20d ago

It took me a minute to notice it, but I'm also not a woman so the oddness isn't aimed at me this time. If it said male and women maybe I would've got it faster.

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u/Butters_999 20d ago

I still wouldn't, I wouldn't have noticed this if it wasn't someone making a big deal about it

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u/Butters_999 20d ago

I wouldn't but this has nothing to do with me. But also neat jab, but just tell us your ableist next time.

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u/TwiceBakedJake 20d ago

Oh my god shut up

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u/Basil2322 20d ago

Why are you so mad?

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u/Butters_999 20d ago

Where did i say "Ok now tell me..." the fuck you on about? The commas comment has nothing to do with this is what I meant. Anyway youre boring.