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In reply to the discussion: Why Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned is sexist [View all]mercuryblues
(16,430 posts)have I labeled you with an emotion
go back and read my posts.
Better yet, I'll help ya.
Are you speaking for all women when you say you are a woman and as a woman.....then go on to say the phrase is not offensive to all women, perhaps even most? "cause it sure sounds that way to me.
Changing the common usage of the phrase to suit your needs, then touting your opinion as superior while others are simply disagreeing.
I agree, I like it when women have equal power. Just that this phrase helps perpetuate the notion that women are irrational beings and can not be trusted with any power, lest they get out of control. It means the exact opposite of your definition.
because you changed the commonly used definition of the phrase to mean the exact opposite of what it really means. Then you deride others who do use the commonly understood meaning of the phrase as insulting to your opinion.
My counter argument is you changed the definition to mean the exact opposite of the commonly used definition. When you get mad and someone tells you that, they are not telling you as a woman you are empowered. They are really telling you that you, as a woman are irrational and incapable of making sound judgments. And by omission men are better at making decisions.
It doesn't matter how you personally define it. It has been historically been used to portray women as being hateful, irrational and vindictive, just because they are women.
Not upset at all. Are you projecting your tone into my posts?
If by redefining terms to suit your needs go ahead. However you will not get far with that in the general populace. You know why? They define it the exact way as stated in the OP. IOW you are the only one who thinks that the phrase means empowerment to women.
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they are laughing at you, because they insulted you and you basically said thank you, may I have some more.
Again, how you define it is against the historical and current accepted norms. And you are the only one who defines it that way.
Meh, I prefer telling someone what they said was unacceptable to me and why. That I deserve respect and to be treated that way.
they think when they walk away. Not laugh to themselves and say, I just insulted the shit out of her and she thinks I complimented her.